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Got a Spare Moment?
Jul 18
So you think you don't have enough time to spend on doing your family history --- yes you do ! It is all how you approach and use your time. Here are a few ideas of making some headway in your research in just a few moments. Review just one branch at a time and write the name of the ancestor you have the least information about. Now that ...
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Other Methods to Find Someone in the Census
Jul 9
Oh, it happens so many times, you can't find an ancestor in a specific federal census. They were still living, so why can't you find them? You do have to think outside the 'box' to find some relatives. First check census records for that ancestor before and after a specific census date. Find them in 1860, then in 1880 if you are looking for them...
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Using Facebook to Learn More
Jun 27
Working and sharing information with others can be very beneficial. One of the great online locations is the numerous Facebook group pages. The FamilySearch.org has established several such site of different regional locations so people looking for information of places, people and events will share a common thread - the place. In the U.S., ther...
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Ancestral Weather
Jun 15
As you gather information on where and how your ancestors lived, a most important element often overlooked is the 'weather'. Yes, the climate and weather conditions your ancestors experienced can make a big difference in how they lived. The NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration just might have some answers on their site. Place i...
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United States Newspapers
Jun 3
The United States Listing of free or fee based available online newspapers are listed by states. Select one of the states your ancestors may have lived in at any time frame and see what is available. You will see cities and / or county names, so know both. The dates of newspaper coverage for that location is to the right. Keep in mind many counti...
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Federation of Genealogical Societies
May 27
Often overlooked by family history researchers are the hundreds of genealogical societies across the United States. They are members of the Federation of Genealogical Societies, who work together to provide the best information and resources for researchers. They also work on many preservation programs such as saving and making digital the ...
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Newspapers Online
May 3
Local newspapers are some of the best resources about individuals, families, historic events, hometowns, businesses, daily life and social events for anyone researching about their family. There are several subscription newspaper archives but always check with the Free to use online newspapers available. Here are a few to select from. Those that...
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Maiden Names and Surnames
May 1
One of the most difficult areas in family research are a females' maiden name. Not knowing it or the relatives in that females' branch leaves out a huge portion of your family. This is because for generations, it has been the practice for a woman to down her maiden name and take that of her husband. There are a few methods to help discover those 'f...
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DeadFred
Apr 25
Being on the outlook for other sources of family photos is an important aspect of your research. One interesting outside of family source is an online site named 'DeadFred', a genealogy photo archive. It is an unusual name but just might have a family image you were not aware of. This site has over 18,700 surnames with photos plus some 117,000 docu...
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Just One Photo
Apr 17
Your family history is more than names and dates; it is the stories, travels, events, tragedies, and celebrations that all people have throughout their life. The problem can be learning about those personal events, especially for those relatives that have passed away. Finding those special stories or events can be a challenge. Here is one method. ...