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“Missouri was the land of the Osage and their rival tribes. The jumping-off place for Lewis and Clark’s expedition of discovery. The early home to French trappers, mountain men, and Spanish garrisons and churches. In the wake of the American Continue reading NGS Research in the States Series: Missouri
Slave Ancestral Research: It’s Something Else, is the documented research for author Mary L. Jackson Fears’ 7th-generation slave grandmother, Luveser McCrary. This search, this story, begins with finding Fears’ great-grandmother Emma’s brother, Peter, in the 1900 Taylor County Census. This Continue reading Slave Ancestral Research: It’s Something Else
Name lists are: “An important step in finding the place of residence for a person is the use of published censuses and census substitutes. Most genealogists are familiar with the use of federal census records – but there are a Continue reading Arkansas Name Lists 1686-2005, with a selection of National Name Lists, 1600s – Present
Beginning in 1987, the National Genealogical Society began publishing a series of state guides in the organization’s magazine, the Quarterly. These guides were later issued as special publications. The latest version of the series contains revised guides, plus additional states Continue reading NGS Research in the States Series: West Virginia
Here is another book where the title does us the favor of telling us exactly what the book is about, Slave Genealogy: A Research Guide with Case Studies. Of course there is more to it than saying this book is Continue reading Slave Genealogy: A Research Guide with Case Studies
For this week only, Family Roots Publishing is offering a fantastic deal on From the Family Kitchen: Discover Your Food Heritage and Preserve Favorite Recipes. Order now and get 50% OFF. This great deal brings the normal price of $27.99 Continue reading 50% OFF – From the Family Kitchen
By now you probably know Family Roots Publishing has just released 9 new William Dollarhide Name Lists books. And, these books are all on sale for a short introductory period. One by one I am offering a review/summary for each. Continue reading Arizona Name Lists 1684-2003, with a selection of National Name Lists, 1600s – Present
What Did They Mean By That? A Dictionary of Historical and Genealogical Terms Old and New has long been the most popular historical dictionary carried by Family Roots Publishing. This book provides an understanding, in modern terms, for words used Continue reading What Did They Mean By That? A Dictionary of Historical and Genealogical Terms Old and New
The following U.S.A. & Canadian vital-records oriented databases have been recently added or updated at FamilySearch.org. This blog updates all five of the Online Database groups (see below) through 24 June 2013 [updated from 6 May 2013]. We’ve also updated Continue reading FamilySearch U.S. and Canadian Vital Records Database Updates as of 24 June 2013
“A Narrative of the Troubles with the Indians in New England, From the first Planting thereof to the present Time.” Thus begins The History of the Indian Wars in New England: From the First Settlement to the Termination of the Continue reading The History of the Indian Wars in New England
An excellent Genealogist uses every tool at their disposal in order to uncover the truth of their ancestors. Today, that may mean using tools which were not available just a few years ago; including, social media. This can be scary Continue reading The Social Media Guide for Ancestral Research
Few countries have as confusing a past as Germany. Over the centuries literally hundreds of small kingdoms and territories existed, swelling and falling through war and domination. Beginning as early as 843, larger territories were broken up into hundreds of Continue reading The Making of Germany, Maps and History
Just what are name lists and how can they be used? William Dollarhide and Leland Meitzler explain: “Virtually all recorded events from a person’s life originated near the place the person lived, and the old records are usually still stored Continue reading Alaska Name Lists 1732-1991, with a selection of National Name Lists, 1600s – Present
If you have been following the GenealogyBlog over the last two days, then you are already aware that Family Roots Publishing has just released 9 new William Dollarhide Name Lists books. And, these books are all on sale for a Continue reading Alabama Name Lists 1702-2006, with a selection of National Name Lists, 1600s – Present
Maureen A. Taylor is know throughout the world as an expert on photo identification in the world. She is also an avid genealogist. Taylor uses her vast knowledge of photography in her research, and for years has been helping fellow Continue reading Family Photo Detective: Learn how to find Genealogy Clues in old photos and solve Family Photo Mysteries