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Search Tricks for Locating Your Ancestors in an Online Census |
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Online census records are marvelous resources for finding your ancestors. They make it possible to do intensive genealogical research at home, when in the past, a census search required a trip to the library, a look through a printed index of names, and a search of a roll of microfilm. Yet, there can be issues with finding your ancestors in online census records, just as there could be with the
old-fashioned method. The census taker may have spelled the person’s name wrong. In the past, you would have to search through the whole town on microfilm to find your ancestor if he or she was not listed in the printed index due to a misspelling on the census taker’s part. In online census records, the person transcribing the records to make an online searchable index may have misspelled the name or had a problem reading the census taker’s handwriting.
If your ancestors are not easily found in the census, it doesn't mean they aren't there. The beauty of searchable online indexes is that you can search in a variety of ways to find your ancestors and increase your knowledge of your family history. These are some techniques you can use... Read More
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Are you interested in researching your African-American family tree, but don’t know where to start? It’s a common concern among those who are beginners in this area of genealogy. People wonder how far back they will
actually be able to get, due to lack of records in the era of slavery. However, there are a few important things to remember...
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resource contains indexes to marriage records for selected counties and years from 19 counties in the state of Arkansas. The total number of records is approximately 154,000. Records indexed may not be comprehensive for the time and region covered. This data represents over 1,793 families in the present area of New York and New Jersey, as well as parts of Delaware and Pennsylvania. Family group sheets, such as those collected in this database, are among the most useful types of
records because they compile information on entire families. These family group sheets provide information on approximately 389,000 individuals from all fifty United States and around the world (including Canada, England, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Prussia, Scotland, Sweden, and Switzerland). Request a Free Lookup
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Fireworks are one of the most challenging subjects you'll ever put in front of your lens. Between the darkness, the motion of the fireworks and even the limitations of your equipment, it’s tough to create truly outstanding
photos of these colorful midair bursts. Still, when you do get that one amazing image, the reward is more than worth it. The following tips will help you capture many outstanding images during the next Fourth of July fireworks display or any other explosive event! Read More
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