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Do a genealogical home survey to find info for your family tree. Look for birth, marriage, death certificates; legal & citizenship papers, military and school records.

Arkansas seceded from the Union in 1861, but its population was divided on joining the Confederacy, so genealogists may find ancestors who fought for either side.

A genealogy timeline shows ancestors' birth, marriage and death, other life events, plus world events. Timelines prompt questions & hints for further ancestry research.

Genealogy is a growing hobby. There is so much information out there that it can become difficult to get started. Find the best (and sometimes free) ways to research.

Pension applications of Revolutionary War soldiers are a family information treasure trove. They also give another perspective on news-making events of the era.

Genealogists researching their Arkansas ancestors need to be aware that although it was a Confederate state, not all of the population was in favor of secession.

Before diving into the World Wide Web, genealogists start with basic family information. Only then can the family tree begin to grow, with carefully chosen resources.

Requesting federal agency records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is easy, and many of the records that the agencies must maintain are available online.

The Privacy Act protects access to one's individual records that are held by the federal government and guarantees that those records must be accurate.

Awards, such as medals and ribbons, earned while in the military, occasionally go missing. They may be lost, stolen, or destroyed. Replacing them is not difficult.

John McCain is seeking to be the fifth combat veteran to win the American presidency since World War II. George H. W. Bush was the last one.

Most American families will have at least one relative associated with the Civil War. Researching military records can provide much information.

Tired of doing all your research online or in the library? Well, get out and visit the family cemetary. There are many things you can learn in a graveyard.

The later years, demise and death of France's greatest emperor.

The life, times and violent death of one of America's most controversial generals.

Tired of watching politicians attack each other with negative advertisements? Here's a brief history of presidential election television attack ads in the United States.

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.

Genealogy is the third most popular hobby in the U.S. so many have a genealogist on their Christmas list. Here are gift suggestions.

Museums across the country are joining Congress to recognize a special group of women.

Beginning genealogists have a number of options for education; one of the most accessible is a home-study course offered by the National Genealogical Society.

Each June, genealogists from all over the world gather at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, for an intense week of genealogical studies.

If the filing cabinets are bulging, it's time to take a look at the papers inside. Knowing what to keep and what to get rid of is the key to home office organization.

Learn how to financially provide and care for aging parents without facing a monetary hardship or setback.

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.

If you have ancestors from Missouri, there's a great free online resource you should know about: the Missouri Digital Heritage website.

As land for burial becomes both more scarce and more expensive, more and more older adults are considering cremation as it offers both affordability and dignity.

A fascinating character study, Smedley Butler was both a fierce warrior and an avid pacifist.

George Washington, the military commander and war hero, was a unanimous choice to be the first President of the United States, but where were his political allegiances?

Learn about requirements and "The Walk" for Tomb Guards, the volunteers from the Old Guard who perform a precise ritual to guard the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington.

Timesonline recently ranked the presidents. Among the worst were Fillmore, Pierce, and Buchanan, all of whom served in the 1850's. Why so much futility in one decade?

Profiles of Black people who overcame humble beginnings and minority status to become world changers

Review of book Canadian Wartime Prison Escapes by author Peter Conrad, Folklore Publishing (2007) 246 pp.

A fun-loving trumpet player from Pennsylvania who joined the Navy, Carmine Parziale disappeared mysteriously during World War II along with his submarine, USS Grunion.

Calamity Jane was a professional Indian Scout, marksman, showman, and personal friend of Wild Bill Hickok who broke through the gender barriers of her time.

Among the heroes of the Revolutionary War, Nathanael Greene is honored in northern and southern states for military strength and bravery,

Biographer Cross delves fairly deep into the famous guitarist's childhood and early career on the "chitlin' circuit" to present a well-rounded picture of Jimi Hendrix.

A first time California DUI often results in very severe penalties. They include much higher insurance rates with SR-22 policies, loss of CDL, and loss of employment.