26th Year, No. 45 — December 1, 2021
10 "Must-Do" Genealogy Projects for December
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With the holidays coming up, now is the perfect time to think of the genealogy projects you want to complete for December. With so much going on this month, such as parties, family get-togethers, holiday celebrations, religious celebrations, and more, it may seem like there isn’t much room for genealogy work in the middle of all of that busyness. Yet, December is, surprisingly, the ideal time to tackle some important genealogy projects, and you can definitely work
them into your otherwise busy end of the year schedule. In fact, you’ll be glad you did. Here are ten “must-do” genealogy projects for December...
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A Closer Look at Military Records #4
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A source of military records that is unorthodox but interesting, and potentially extremely rewarding, is old newspaper records. It was not uncommon during times of war for local newspapers to publish articles about what the hometown boys were doing on the front. Soldiers sometimes wrote home to the local papers, as well. This is what you can find on your military ancestor in digitized old newspaper records
online...
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A Closer Look at Newspaper Records #2
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Old newspapers are wonderful genealogical resources that should be part of every genealogist’s toolbox. They are much more user-friendly these days than they used to be. This is what you need to know about how these records used to be searched, how they are searched today, and where you can go to find them...
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The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright
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Early New England Puritan settler Francis Wainwright was a wealthy man. In fact, he was one of the richest Puritans in the 17th century Massachusetts Bay Colony. His elaborate headstone is unlike any other in the Old Burying Ground in Ipswich, a testament to his wealth. And, his descendants have been searching for his hidden treasure for generations.
When their late grandmother’s will is read, Wainwright descendants Christine, Adam, Grace, James, and Emily discover they have been bequeathed the search for the lost treasure, including a log of the work the past five or six generations have done. They set out on a quest to find the treasure, if it exists, once and for all.
Their adventure leads them to interesting clues, valuable antique items, and incredible places they never imagined. Is the treasure real? These five are about to find out what it really means to be researchers of family history.
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Historical Postcard Giveaway
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I love collecting historical postcards from the United States. It’s been a hobby of mine for many years. I’ve acquired several doubles throughout, and I’m giving 10 postcards away for free each week! Winners will be drawn at random and announced right here. So, if you love American history and enjoy learning about historical
locations, be sure to sign up for this special drawing.
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