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Tracking Colonial Era German Immigrant Ancestors
Colonial Era German immigrants are not easy-to-trace ancestors. Genealogists welcome such records as this 1738 passenger list.
colonial germans • german ancestors • colonial german immigrants • palatine ancestors • genelogists
Colonial Era German immigrants are not easy-to-trace ancestors. Genealogists welcome such records as this 1738 passenger list.
colonial germans • german ancestors • colonial german immigrants • palatine ancestors • genelogists
How To Search Family History in Other Languages
Most people will find their family genealogy includes more than just English speakers. Here are tips on how to perform genealogical research in other languages.
genealogy research • family history • family genealogy • language courses • family research
Most people will find their family genealogy includes more than just English speakers. Here are tips on how to perform genealogical research in other languages.
genealogy research • family history • family genealogy • language courses • family research
Christmas Gifts for Genealogists
Genealogy is the third most popular hobby in the U.S. so many have a genealogist on their Christmas list. Here are gift suggestions.
gifts for genealogists • christmas presents for genealogists • presents for family researchers • gifts for family researchers • genealogist on your gift list
Genealogy is the third most popular hobby in the U.S. so many have a genealogist on their Christmas list. Here are gift suggestions.
gifts for genealogists • christmas presents for genealogists • presents for family researchers • gifts for family researchers • genealogist on your gift list
Passports Reveal Data on Southern Pioneers
Records of early southern settlers east of the Mississippi are sparse because of Spanish and Indian jurisdiction. Passports give genealogical data on some of them.
southern pioneers • historic southern passports • southern territories • genealogical data • southern genealogical data
Records of early southern settlers east of the Mississippi are sparse because of Spanish and Indian jurisdiction. Passports give genealogical data on some of them.
southern pioneers • historic southern passports • southern territories • genealogical data • southern genealogical data
1700s Births in York, Maine
Birth records for the 1700s in York, Maine were arranged by family groups when transcribed by genealogist Lester MacKenzie Bragdon more than 50 years ago.
birth records • york maine • york birth records • genealogist • family researchers
Birth records for the 1700s in York, Maine were arranged by family groups when transcribed by genealogist Lester MacKenzie Bragdon more than 50 years ago.
birth records • york maine • york birth records • genealogist • family researchers
1840 Irish Catholic Baptisms in VT & NY
Canadian missionaries working in the Canadian-United States border region often baptized Irish Catholics in New York and Vermont. Here are some of those records.
keywords: irish baptisms in new york • irish baptisms in vermont • canadian missionaries in us • irish baptism records in quebec • genealogists
Canadian missionaries working in the Canadian-United States border region often baptized Irish Catholics in New York and Vermont. Here are some of those records.
keywords: irish baptisms in new york • irish baptisms in vermont • canadian missionaries in us • irish baptism records in quebec • genealogists
Ancestor Charts – Getting Slashes & Dashes Right
Some genealogists report an ancestor was born in 1730/31. Others say an ancestor was born 1730-31. What is the difference?
ancestor charts • correct date entry • dates with slashes • dates with dashes • genealogists
Some genealogists report an ancestor was born in 1730/31. Others say an ancestor was born 1730-31. What is the difference?
ancestor charts • correct date entry • dates with slashes • dates with dashes • genealogists
Ancestors who Left Brome Co. Quebec for US
During the 1800s thousands of Canadians left to search for advancement opportunities in the United States. Here are some of them from Brome Co., Quebec.
ancestors • quebec ancestors • canadian emigrants • from canada to us • where canadians went
During the 1800s thousands of Canadians left to search for advancement opportunities in the United States. Here are some of them from Brome Co., Quebec.
ancestors • quebec ancestors • canadian emigrants • from canada to us • where canadians went
Appleton Family Bible Records
These Appleton family Bible records, purchased at a Boston bookshop in 1950, ended up in the Princeton University Library, a place genealogists would not be apt to look.
appleton family • appleton records • appleton bible records • boston appletons • genealogists
These Appleton family Bible records, purchased at a Boston bookshop in 1950, ended up in the Princeton University Library, a place genealogists would not be apt to look.
appleton family • appleton records • appleton bible records • boston appletons • genealogists
Blaisdell Family Bible Records
The Blaisdells are an old York County, Maine family. These Bible records may help family researchers with their genealogy in a family with many Ebenezers and Elijahs.
family • blaisdell family • blaisdell records • bible records • family researchers
The Blaisdells are an old York County, Maine family. These Bible records may help family researchers with their genealogy in a family with many Ebenezers and Elijahs.
family • blaisdell family • blaisdell records • bible records • family researchers
Descent from Dutch Colonist Gilles J. Mandeville
Gilles Jansz Mandeville was among the early colonists of New York, arriving from Holland in1659.
dutch colonist • mandeville family • mandeville ancestors • mandeville ancestry • new amsterdam
Gilles Jansz Mandeville was among the early colonists of New York, arriving from Holland in1659.
dutch colonist • mandeville family • mandeville ancestors • mandeville ancestry • new amsterdam
Descent from Dutch Colonist W. Vredenburgh
Willem van Vredenburgh was among the early colonists of New York, arriving from his native Holland aboard the ship Gilded Beaver in 1658.
dutch colonist • vredenburgh family • van vredenburgh family • fredenburg family • new amsterdam
Willem van Vredenburgh was among the early colonists of New York, arriving from his native Holland aboard the ship Gilded Beaver in 1658.
dutch colonist • vredenburgh family • van vredenburgh family • fredenburg family • new amsterdam
Genealogy Sources – CT Apprenticeship Records
When ordinary sources reveal no data, it is to such lesser-known sources as these Connecticut Apprenticeship records that experienced genealogists turn.
genealogy • genealogy sources • connecticut records • apprenticeship records • connecticut apprentice records
When ordinary sources reveal no data, it is to such lesser-known sources as these Connecticut Apprenticeship records that experienced genealogists turn.
genealogy • genealogy sources • connecticut records • apprenticeship records • connecticut apprentice records
Gideon Gifford Data from Overlooked Source
Only one of Gideon Gifford's 18 children is given in the 1896 Gifford Genealogy. How to find the others? Ah, the widow's Revolutionary War pension application.
gifford family • gifford data • sources for gifford family • rhode island giffords • vermont giffords
Only one of Gideon Gifford's 18 children is given in the 1896 Gifford Genealogy. How to find the others? Ah, the widow's Revolutionary War pension application.
gifford family • gifford data • sources for gifford family • rhode island giffords • vermont giffords
Higgins Family Bible Records
Nancy Choroszy moved into a home in Saco, Maine, where she found an old Higgins family Bible with the data genealogists consider a bonanza.
higgins family • bible records • higgins bible records • genealogists • family researchers
Nancy Choroszy moved into a home in Saco, Maine, where she found an old Higgins family Bible with the data genealogists consider a bonanza.
higgins family • bible records • higgins bible records • genealogists • family researchers
NY and VT Irish Baptisms Recorded in Quebec
Baptisms by Canadian missionaries for Irish Catholics living in nearby Vermont and New York are an unexpected treasure for genealogists tracing these families.
new york irish baptisms • vermont irish baptisms • us irish baptisms in canadian records • irish records • irish genealogy
Baptisms by Canadian missionaries for Irish Catholics living in nearby Vermont and New York are an unexpected treasure for genealogists tracing these families.
new york irish baptisms • vermont irish baptisms • us irish baptisms in canadian records • irish records • irish genealogy
Scottish Families on the Chesapeake
Here is a single source giving Scots family researchers data on thousands of 17th century Scottish immigrants to Maryland and Virginia.
scottish families • chesapeake bay • genealogists • virginia ancestors • maryland ancestors
Here is a single source giving Scots family researchers data on thousands of 17th century Scottish immigrants to Maryland and Virginia.
scottish families • chesapeake bay • genealogists • virginia ancestors • maryland ancestors
Skills for Working with Genealogy Documents
Family researchers need skills for working with genealogical records. That begins with good note taking techniques.
genealogy • genealogists • family research • family search • family researchers
Family researchers need skills for working with genealogical records. That begins with good note taking techniques.
genealogy • genealogists • family research • family search • family researchers
Titcomb and Merrill Family Bible Records
These Titcomb and Merrill birth, marriage and death records were copied more than 50 years ago from three family Bibles and are a treasure trove for family researchers.
family records • titcomb family records • merrill family records • titcomb bible records • merrill bible records
These Titcomb and Merrill birth, marriage and death records were copied more than 50 years ago from three family Bibles and are a treasure trove for family researchers.
family records • titcomb family records • merrill family records • titcomb bible records • merrill bible records
Two Sets of Corbet Family Bible Records
Genealogists love to find family Bible records and here are two sets of them for the Corbet family of Mendon and New Braintree, MA.
corbet family • bible records • corbet family bible records • genealogical data • corbet genealogy
Genealogists love to find family Bible records and here are two sets of them for the Corbet family of Mendon and New Braintree, MA.
corbet family • bible records • corbet family bible records • genealogical data • corbet genealogy
Vital Records of York, Maine in 1700s
These York County, Maine, vital records, arranged by family unit and beginning in the early 1700s, are extremely helpful to family researchers because of the format.
vital records • york maine • york vital records • genealogists • family researchers
These York County, Maine, vital records, arranged by family unit and beginning in the early 1700s, are extremely helpful to family researchers because of the format.
vital records • york maine • york vital records • genealogists • family researchers
Wilmington Delaware Marriages in 1755
Old Swedes Church in Wilmington, Delaware has three centuries of records, the earliest naming Swedish, Dutch and English families. Here are marriage records for 1755.
wilmington marriages • delaware marriages • colonial marriages • 1755 marriages • old swede’s church
Old Swedes Church in Wilmington, Delaware has three centuries of records, the earliest naming Swedish, Dutch and English families. Here are marriage records for 1755.
wilmington marriages • delaware marriages • colonial marriages • 1755 marriages • old swede’s church
Starting Hispanic Genealogy Research
Tracing Hispanic ancestors requires an understanding of the Spanish surname system and language. Here are some tips for efficient Hispanic family research.
hispanic genealogy • genealogy research • hispanic family genealogy • spanish surname • genealogical research
Tracing Hispanic ancestors requires an understanding of the Spanish surname system and language. Here are some tips for efficient Hispanic family research.
hispanic genealogy • genealogy research • hispanic family genealogy • spanish surname • genealogical research
Book Has 10 Thousand Mayflower Family Marriages
George Bowman devoted more than 50 years to finding records of Mayflower families. A contemporary genealogist has extracted 10,000 marriages from his records.
plymouth colony • plymouth records • mayflower pilgrims • genealogical records • genealogist george bowman
George Bowman devoted more than 50 years to finding records of Mayflower families. A contemporary genealogist has extracted 10,000 marriages from his records.
plymouth colony • plymouth records • mayflower pilgrims • genealogical records • genealogist george bowman
Colonist John Carman of Hempstead, Long Island
That New York's first colonists were mostly of Dutch origin is a misconception. Many were French Huguenots and some, such as John Carman, first settled in New England.
john carman • colonist john carman • hempstead new york • hempstead long island • hempstead settler
That New York's first colonists were mostly of Dutch origin is a misconception. Many were French Huguenots and some, such as John Carman, first settled in New England.
john carman • colonist john carman • hempstead new york • hempstead long island • hempstead settler
Colonist Laurens Dey Banished for Selling Wife
Laurens Dey bargained his way across the Atlantic, got kicked out of New Amsterdam on morals charges and was banished to New Jersey.
laurens dey • colonist laurens dey • bergen settler • line of descent from laurens dey • genealogists
Laurens Dey bargained his way across the Atlantic, got kicked out of New Amsterdam on morals charges and was banished to New Jersey.
laurens dey • colonist laurens dey • bergen settler • line of descent from laurens dey • genealogists
Copps Hill: Old Boston Burying Ground
Inscriptions date from the 1620s at the Copp's Hill Burying Ground in Boston, where many founders of New England are buried.
copp’s hill cemetery • old boston cemetery • boston tombstone inscriptions • earliest boston burials • first shawmut settlers
Inscriptions date from the 1620s at the Copp's Hill Burying Ground in Boston, where many founders of New England are buried.
copp’s hill cemetery • old boston cemetery • boston tombstone inscriptions • earliest boston burials • first shawmut settlers
Descent from Colonial Gov. John Webster
John Webster (1590-1661), fifth governor of the Connecticut Colony, was born at Cossington, England, and died at Hadley, MA.
gov john webster • colonial gov john webster • ct gov john webster • john webster of hartford • john webster of hadley ma
John Webster (1590-1661), fifth governor of the Connecticut Colony, was born at Cossington, England, and died at Hadley, MA.
gov john webster • colonial gov john webster • ct gov john webster • john webster of hartford • john webster of hadley ma
Descent from Italian Settler Pietro Alberti
Jan Albertus was born in New Amsterdam in 1643, but he was not Dutch. He was the son of Pietro Caesare Alberti, who probably was the first Italian immigrant to America
pietro alberti • descent from pietro alberti • alberti lineage • first italian immigrant • first italian american
Jan Albertus was born in New Amsterdam in 1643, but he was not Dutch. He was the son of Pietro Caesare Alberti, who probably was the first Italian immigrant to America
pietro alberti • descent from pietro alberti • alberti lineage • first italian immigrant • first italian american
Directory of Nova Scotia Families by Surname
A collection of 186 genealogy columns from a Yarmouth, Nova Scotia newspaper, has been put into book form. Here is a list of the major families mentioned.
families • nova scotia families • surnames • nova scotia surnames • nova scotia genealogies
A collection of 186 genealogy columns from a Yarmouth, Nova Scotia newspaper, has been put into book form. Here is a list of the major families mentioned.
families • nova scotia families • surnames • nova scotia surnames • nova scotia genealogies
Parish Registers in Quebec's Chateauguay County
Parish registers of St-Jean-Chrysostome in Chateauguay Co., Quebec, include French Canadian families living in nearby New York and Vermont.
records • chateauguay parish records • french canadian roots • family history • quebec parish registers
Parish registers of St-Jean-Chrysostome in Chateauguay Co., Quebec, include French Canadian families living in nearby New York and Vermont.
records • chateauguay parish records • french canadian roots • family history • quebec parish registers
Profile of the Earliest New England Ancestors
Where did the first New England immigrants come from? How do genealogists find out about them? What sources are available for family researchers?
ancestors • earliest new england ancestors • english immigrants • origins of english ancestors • new england immigrants
Where did the first New England immigrants come from? How do genealogists find out about them? What sources are available for family researchers?
ancestors • earliest new england ancestors • english immigrants • origins of english ancestors • new england immigrants
Revolutionary War Service Records of MA Soldiers
Although short on genealogical data, Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War provides detailed soldier service accounts.
revolutionary war • revolutionary war soldiers • revolutionary war soldiers records • revolutionary war sailors • family researchers
Although short on genealogical data, Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors of the Revolutionary War provides detailed soldier service accounts.
revolutionary war • revolutionary war soldiers • revolutionary war soldiers records • revolutionary war sailors • family researchers
Scottish Immigrants to North America
The collected works of David Dobson, specialist on Scottish Immigration to North America, are now available on one compact disc.
scottish immigrants • scottish immigrants cd • genealogy • david dobson • genealogist
The collected works of David Dobson, specialist on Scottish Immigration to North America, are now available on one compact disc.
scottish immigrants • scottish immigrants cd • genealogy • david dobson • genealogist
Stover Family Bible Records
Family researchers value hard-to-find Bible records because of the genealogical data they reveal. These Bible records are for a Stover family living at Cape Neddick, ME.
family • family records • family bible records • records • stover family records
Family researchers value hard-to-find Bible records because of the genealogical data they reveal. These Bible records are for a Stover family living at Cape Neddick, ME.
family • family records • family bible records • records • stover family records
Two Sources for Nova Scotia Ancestors
Nova Scotia's earliest immigrants included Loyalists from America's Thirteen Colonies and families from Scotland. Here are two sources for locating them.
families • nova scotia families • surnames • nova scotia surnames • nova scotia genealogies
Nova Scotia's earliest immigrants included Loyalists from America's Thirteen Colonies and families from Scotland. Here are two sources for locating them.
families • nova scotia families • surnames • nova scotia surnames • nova scotia genealogies
Genealogy Records-Common Problems
Problems include language, knowledge, misinformation, transcription and time. For worthwhile genealogy research, evaluate each source record to determine reliability.
genealogy • family history sources • evaluating genealogical records • problems with genealogy sources • historical records
Problems include language, knowledge, misinformation, transcription and time. For worthwhile genealogy research, evaluate each source record to determine reliability.
genealogy • family history sources • evaluating genealogical records • problems with genealogy sources • historical records
Tracing Welsh Ancestry
A pivotal point of Welsh property law required a nine generation genealogy. That probably accounts for why Welsh genealogies are so accurate.
welsh ancestry • tracing welsh ancestry • welsh genealogy • welsh genealogists • welsh pedigrees
A pivotal point of Welsh property law required a nine generation genealogy. That probably accounts for why Welsh genealogies are so accurate.
welsh ancestry • tracing welsh ancestry • welsh genealogy • welsh genealogists • welsh pedigrees
1838 Parish Records for French Canadians in US
Listed here are baptisms by Canadian missionaries for French Canadians living in nearby Vermont and New York. Genealogists use such records to trace family history.
records • parish records • chateauguay parish records • french canadian genealogy • baptisms
Listed here are baptisms by Canadian missionaries for French Canadians living in nearby Vermont and New York. Genealogists use such records to trace family history.
records • parish records • chateauguay parish records • french canadian genealogy • baptisms
Building Your Own Basic Genealogy Library
It is the age of online genealogy resources copied to personal files and CDs, but some basic books on your shelf can facilitate your trek down the ancestral trail.
build your own genealogy library • basic genealogy library • books for genealogical researchers • genealogy how-to guides • family history research manuals
It is the age of online genealogy resources copied to personal files and CDs, but some basic books on your shelf can facilitate your trek down the ancestral trail.
build your own genealogy library • basic genealogy library • books for genealogical researchers • genealogy how-to guides • family history research manuals
Descent from Colonial Gov. Thomas Welles
Connecticut Colonial Gov. Thomas Welles was the only person to ever hold all four top governmental positions in the colony.
colonial connecticut • colonial governor • thomas welles • governor thomas welles • connecticut governor thomas welles
Connecticut Colonial Gov. Thomas Welles was the only person to ever hold all four top governmental positions in the colony.
colonial connecticut • colonial governor • thomas welles • governor thomas welles • connecticut governor thomas welles
Find Your Family Tree – Clues & Sources at Home
Do a genealogical home survey to find info for your family tree. Look for old photographs, letters and diaries, scrapbooks, family Bibles, heirlooms.
genealogy basics • find family tree • genealogy home survey • old photographs • family bibles
Do a genealogical home survey to find info for your family tree. Look for old photographs, letters and diaries, scrapbooks, family Bibles, heirlooms.
genealogy basics • find family tree • genealogy home survey • old photographs • family bibles
Finding Blacksheep and Family Skeleton Ancestors
There are numerous jokes about family skeletons kept hidden in the closet. Here's how to find some of those ancestors many genealogists are hesitant to claim.
black sheep ancestors • family skeletons • felon ancestors • rogue ancestors • outcast ancestors
There are numerous jokes about family skeletons kept hidden in the closet. Here's how to find some of those ancestors many genealogists are hesitant to claim.
black sheep ancestors • family skeletons • felon ancestors • rogue ancestors • outcast ancestors
How Obama Is Kin to 7 Presidents and 2 Kings
President Obama shares ancestors with seven other presidents and two kings, but so do thousands of Americans who descend from colonial families.
obama • obama ancestry • obama related to presidents • obama ancestors were kings • genealogical research
President Obama shares ancestors with seven other presidents and two kings, but so do thousands of Americans who descend from colonial families.
obama • obama ancestry • obama related to presidents • obama ancestors were kings • genealogical research
How to Use Genealogical Clues in US Census Data
The genealogy information in US census records is only the start. Use birth & marriage years, occupation, immigration, home ownership data to find more records & sources.
us federal census data • genealogical clues from census • find birth & marriage sources • immigration records in genealogy • land records
The genealogy information in US census records is only the start. Use birth & marriage years, occupation, immigration, home ownership data to find more records & sources.
us federal census data • genealogical clues from census • find birth & marriage sources • immigration records in genealogy • land records
Is Online Resource ancestry.com Worth Price?
Using fee-based online genealogy resources is advisable if a genealogist has exhausted free resources or if a person spends most of their time on genealogy.
ancestry.com • online genealogy resources • genealogy sources that charge • fee-based genealogy sites • free online genealogy sites
Using fee-based online genealogy resources is advisable if a genealogist has exhausted free resources or if a person spends most of their time on genealogy.
ancestry.com • online genealogy resources • genealogy sources that charge • fee-based genealogy sites • free online genealogy sites
The Evolution of Ellis Island
Ellis Island has many stories, most about 12 million immigrants landing on its soil during a mere 62 year period in its long history.
ellis island history • samuel ellis • war of 1812 fort • immigration station • 12 million immigrants
Ellis Island has many stories, most about 12 million immigrants landing on its soil during a mere 62 year period in its long history.
ellis island history • samuel ellis • war of 1812 fort • immigration station • 12 million immigrants
The Family Tree of Benjamin Franklin
The surname Franklin isn't much help in claiming Benjamin Franklin as a direct ancestor. Here are tips on how to determine if Ben Franklin appears in the family tree.
benjamin franklin • genealogy • family tree • dna • surname
The surname Franklin isn't much help in claiming Benjamin Franklin as a direct ancestor. Here are tips on how to determine if Ben Franklin appears in the family tree.
benjamin franklin • genealogy • family tree • dna • surname
The Mathematics of Family History
People had trillions of ancestors in the era of Charlemagne, but genealogists soon discover there were not that many people alive then. What gives?
family • family history • family history mathematics • genealogy • genealogy facts
People had trillions of ancestors in the era of Charlemagne, but genealogists soon discover there were not that many people alive then. What gives?
family • family history • family history mathematics • genealogy • genealogy facts
Getting Organized, Part II
Discover further ways to organize your family history research, by developing a system that works for you.
organization • files • family history • research
Discover further ways to organize your family history research, by developing a system that works for you.
organization • files • family history • research
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