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In 2012, the New England Historical and Genealogical Society (NEHGS) reprinted and published a number of books of significant historical and genealogical value to the New England area. The Founders of New England, by Samuel G. Drake, is another of Continue reading The Founders of New England
In the last two newsletters I was able to feature two publications from the American Canal Society’s The Best From American Canals series. This third publication, The Best From American Canals: Volume VII, contains another 83 selected articles representing the Continue reading The Best from American Canals Number VII
There are several disadvantages to researching female ancestors, compared to males, as described by Sharon DeBartolo Carmack in her guide Genealogy at a Glance: Finding Female Ancestors. First, women have long been the “silent partner” in most marriages. Historically, men Continue reading Genealogy at a Glance: Finding Female Ancestors
Heads of Families at the First Census of the United States Taken in the Year 1790 is a series of books which provide abstracts from the 1790 U.S. Census for the heads of house for each state. This volume covers Continue reading Heads of Families at the First Census of the United States Taken in the Year 1790, Maryland
From Erie to Panama, American Canals played a vital historical and economical role in the growth of the United States and cities throughout the country; especially, in the eastern states were canals were in use long before the iron horse Continue reading The Best from American Canals Number VI
With so many Irish descendents living outside of Ireland, it is not surprising that Irish research is so popular amongst genealogists. There are plenty of books, though perhaps not enough to satisfy the advanced researcher, on researching Irish records. However, Continue reading Genealogy at a Glance: Irish Genealogy Research
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
From Erie to Panama, American Canals played a vital historical and economical role in the growth of the United States and cities throughout the country; especially, in the eastern states were canals were in use long before the iron horse Continue reading The Best from American Canals Number V
William Dollarhide and Family Root Publishing have created a new series of guides, or quick reference sheets, for genealogists. The series is titled Genealogists’ Insta-Guides. The first three publications in this series were just released this month. The first two Continue reading A Genealogists’ Insta-Guide: Online Resources for Finding Living Relatives
Photography was still in its infancy when the Civil War began. Capturing a single image involved staging a camera, the mixing of chemical, the use of fragile glass plates, and other long and intensive processes just to produce a single Continue reading Finding the Civil War In Your Family Album
American Population Before the Federal Census of 1790 represents an exhaustive research project to extract population data for the area encompassed by the United State as represented in 1790. Data was gathered from previous research studies, government studies, and independent Continue reading American Population Before the Federal Census of 1790
Heads of Families at the First Census of the United States Taken in the Year 1790 is a series of books which provide abstracts from the 1790 U.S. Census for the heads of house for each state. This volume covers Continue reading Heads of Families at the First Census of the United States Taken in the Year 1790, Maine
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: Missouri
Americans have come to expect certain freedoms and civil rights. One right is it to live just about anywhere one can afford to without undo legal prejudice. Sure, there may still exist racial, religious, or other such biases, but legally Continue reading Warning Out in New England 1656-1817
“A Better Book There Never Was” proclaims Robert Hicks, author and historic preservationist, in his introduction to Company Aytch OR a Side Show of the Big Show: A Memoir of the Civil War by Sam R. Watkins. When it comes Continue reading Company Aytch OR a Side Show of the Big Show: A Memoir of the Civil War