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What Are County History Books and How Can They Help With Your Genealogy? |
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County history books are usually excellent genealogical resources. They were very popular in the 1880’s and 1890’s, particularly with northern counties, though a few counties in the south printed them, as well. They actually did have a lot of useful information on county history in them, often from the times before American settlement, and were useful as school books for students who were
studying local history. Most had a section for biographies for prominent or wealthy local citizens, as well. This is where their genealogical usefulness really comes in... Read More
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Learning how to identify the time period and people in old family photos is an art. It is also a worthy genealogical endeavor. Here’s how to do it correctly...
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This knowledge may help you determine additional information such as the name of the ship on which your ancestors sailed and the location of their naturalization. his information
was collected from published passenger lists, naturalization records, church records, family and local histories, as well as voter and land registrations. Land records are important in genealogy research because they place an individual in a specific location at a specific time. They are especially important when researching ancestors who lived prior to the Civil War since most free adult white males owned land at that time. This database contains information on approximately
12,690 individuals mentioned in land record abstracts for Bucks and Lancaster Counties, Pennsylvania. Request a Free Lookup
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In the recent weeks, I've received several emails from viewers who love taking photos and asked me to include my photography tips in the newsletter. Each Wednesday I'll share a new article on the history and tips of photography. I hope you enjoy them! ... and if you do, please let me know.
Tips for Photographers on Vacation
Are you traveling to an exciting destination
and intend on taking lots of impressive photos to show the folks back home? Here are some awesome tips on what equipment to bring so that you are ready to go as soon as you arrive...
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Here are some sources you should be using in your genealogical research. Some are free and some are fee-based. I’ll continue to make updates to this page so you may want to bookmark for future reference and convenience.       
To unsubscribe or change subscriber options, click here. Genealogy slideshows are a great way to preserve and share your family’s memories. Display them on your family’s website or play them at holidays and special
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