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Basics of Land Deeds
Don't forget this often overlooked source of family history. Land deeds can offer a lot more genealogical information that you may realize.
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UNITED STATES LAND PATENTS
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Batman: The Animated Series Soundtrack Review
Thanks to La-La Land Records, Shirley Walker's stirring and coveted music for Batman: The Animated Series, has finally seen the light of day.
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Homestead Act Records
The Homestead Act of 1862 led to millions of people being given large tracts of land, for free. These claims resulted in lots of documentation that you may want to find.
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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.
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Superman: The Music - Box Set Review
After a frustrating history of neglect on album, the music for all four original Superman films is now available in a definitive collector's box set!
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Where to Find 1890 US Census Substitutes
The 1890 US Federal Census was destroyed by fire. Census substitutes can help find ancestors - state and special censuses, voter rolls, land records, city directories.
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Catoctin Iron Furnace's Claim to Glory
The Catoctin Iron Furnace represents an example of how iron smelting took on such an integral part of America's economic growth.
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Genealogy Records-Common Problems
Problems include language, knowledge, misinformation, transcription and time. For worthwhile genealogy research, evaluate each source record to determine reliability.
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Interview with a Genealogist
Writers who are researching a biography or writing a family memoir will need to dip into the world of genealogy. Suite 101 discusses this with a professional genealogist.
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Adventure Gold Prospecting for Fun and Profit
History has recorded the American national experience known as the Gold Rush in California and Alaska. By early 1849, gold fever was an epidemic.
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Don't Overlook Rev. War Pension Applications
Pension applications of Revolutionary War soldiers are a family information treasure trove. They also give another perspective on news-making events of the era.
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Errors in Genealogy Records
Genealogy records such as historic newspapers, online family trees, published family histories, even birth certificates have potential errors to be aware of.
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Find Your Family Tree – How to Start Genealogy
Want to find the ancestors on your family tree? Here are basic steps to get started in genealogy: pedigree charts, home survey, what you know and what you want to learn.
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Free Genealogy Resources on the USGenWeb Project
The USGenWeb is a free genealogy website whose resources include vital records; obituary, Bible & cemetery transcriptions, local photos & histories; court & land records.
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Genealogical Education – IGHR in Birmingham, AL
Each June, genealogists from all over the world gather at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, for an intense week of genealogical studies.
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Irish Records: Arm Yourself Before You Search
Getting ready to research Irish records. Arming yourself with proper data so you don't waste your time.
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National Archives of America
Though the National Archives is a huge resource, there is no guarantee that anything of genealogical importance for your research will be found there.
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Saybrook Colony: A Piece of New England History
The short-lived Saybrook Colony left an indelible mark on Connecticut. For starters, the first Connecticut State Seal was initially used at Saybrook.
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Skills for Working with Genealogy Documents
Family researchers need skills for working with genealogical records. That begins with good note taking techniques.
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Butler's Rangers Settle Canada
Ontario's bountiful Niagara Peninsula was cleared and settled largely by United Empire Loyalists on land that had formerly belonged to First Nations residents.
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Genealogy Research in Nevada
Searching for that ever-elusive ancestor in Nevada? Here are some resources to help you with your tracking.
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Labyrinth, Dark Crystal Details
Here are the extras you can expect in your Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal lenticular DVD box sets, coming August 14th.
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Land Laws on the Frontier
Much of the history of the frontier revolved around getting and holding land. This is a brief overview of some of the land issues that may be of interest to the historian or geneologist.
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Locating Maiden Names of Women Ancestors
In genealogy female ancestors are most commonly revealed as "wife of", with unknown maiden names. Here are 10 tips for finding them in public records and other places.
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Research on the Home Front
The family history "detective" can start unraveling the mysteries of his family's past by looking for records at home. Here are examples of records, commonly found at home, which can provide clues to your family history.
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Traditional Country's Joey + Rory Find Success
Traditional country music-makers Joey and Rory have gone from CMT's Can You Duet TV show to country's Top 40 with their "Cheater, Cheater" single.
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What Happened to the 1890 US Federal Census
Fire, smoke and water damaged much of the 1890 US Census in 1921. Most of the remaining records were destroyed by bureaucracy and lack of care.
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