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There are plenty of historical biographies of Pocahontas, a.k.a. Matoaka. However, there is only one that stands as the best guide to her descendants: Pocahontas and Her Descendents by Wyndham Robertson. This short volume contains the “Tree of Pocahontas and Continue reading Pocahontas and Her Descendants
Central Pennsylvania Marriages 1700-1896 is a small straight forward book of marriages as compiled by Charles A. Fisher. Originally compiled and published in 1946, the book was last reprinted in 2005. Apart from the actual entries, the author makes only this Continue reading Central Pennsylvania Marriages 1700-1896
Genealogy is a hobby for many, a profession for others, and a passion for almost all practitioners. However, the one word that may be least used but best describes genealogy is science. Research science takes both skill and creative thinking. Continue reading Becoming An Excellent Genealogist: Essays On Professional Research Skills
Every American learns about Plymouth Rock and the Plymouth Colony from their earliest childhood. After all, we all have to learn about that first Thanksgiving, even if we tend to forget the real facts at times, over a plate of Continue reading Pilgrim Migration: Immigrants to Plymouth Colony 1620-1633
Rarely does it take a new genealogists long to recognize the LDS church’s influence and contributions to genealogical research. For decades the LDS church has collected resources and gathered records from around the world. Years of effort went into the Continue reading Genealogy at a Glance: Family History Library Research
The Hardwicke Papers, are they became know, represent emigrant passengers form Ireland to the United State during the period of 1803 to 1806. The Hardwicke Papers were mandatory passenger lists created by the masters of emigrant ships before being allowed Continue reading Irish Passenger Lists, 1803-1806: Lists Of Passengers Sailing From Ireland To America
The following article came from timesunion.com: Court ruling eases access to Pa. death records MARK SCOLFORO, Associated Press Updated 12:53 p.m., Thursday, October 18, 2012 HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that coroners cannot withhold information about Continue reading Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling Eases Access to Pa. Death Records
The following article was found on the Miami Herald website: Government names 27 new historic landmarks A Kansas battlefield where forces faced off over slavery several years before the Civil War, two New England churches, and several sites associated with Continue reading U.S. Department of Interior Names 27 New Historic Landmarks
The following press release was issued by Ancestry.com: What Do Snoop Dogg and Warren Buffett Have in Common? Both Are Included in Ancestry.com’s Updated Yearbook Collection Search Millions of Photos of Loved Ones, Friends, and Celebrities in Expanded U.S. Yearbooks Continue reading Ancestry.com’s Updated Yearbook Collection
Land Owners in Ireland 1876 presents the returns from a count of land owners of one acre or more throughout the country. The process began in 1873 when the Local Government Board in Ireland decided to ascertain the number and Continue reading Land Owners in Ireland 1876
When genealogists think of Washington D.C. and/or federal records, they tend to think of census records and the National Archives. Maybe the Library of Congress comes to mind. Census records are, of course, of great value, which is why so Continue reading The Center: A Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Capital Area
Eventually, every genealogist hits a stumbling block. What do I do now? Where can I find the information I need? What records have I missed? “In short, family research is a big Detective game.” To answer some of these questions, Continue reading When Your Ox is in the Ditch: Genealogical How-to Letters
FamilySearch.org recently posted an excellent blog pointing to resources for learning to capture an oral history. Here is an abstract from that blog: Online Resources for Learning About Creating Oral Histories October 16, 2012 By Guest Blogger With the advent Continue reading Learning to Create an Oral History
The following is from a press release obtained from PRWeb.com: Heirloom Registry Partners with Family Tree Magazine, Family Heirlooms Expert for New Promotion The Heirloom Registry™ – a new service that helps its users save and share the stories behind Continue reading Heirloom Registry Partners with Family Tree Magazine for Promotion
23andMe is a personal genetics company. They were responsible for providing celebrity DNA profiles for the PBS show “Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.” Now, the company has developed a mathematical model for that combines family history and genetic Continue reading 23andMe Creates Mathematical Model to Show Family History and Genetic Tests Together Create Better Disease Predictor