Everything’s Relative: When History Repeats Itself Premium
My interest in genealogy was first sparked by listening to my husband's grandmother, Esterlene Smith Brooks Kesler, tell stories about growing up in the Blue Ridge mountains of southwest Virginia. Her favorite story reached back into the days of the Civil War to a young woman whose life seemed to...
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Mid-Atlantic Timeline Premium
Mid-Atlantic Timeline 1634—Ships The Ark and Maryland Dove arrive at St. Mary's City, Md. 1638-1655—Delaware is part of New Sweden 1681—William Penn establishes the Colony of Pennsylvania 1694—Annapolis becomes capital of Colonial Maryland 1702—British colonies of East and West Jersey unite 1729—Baltimore established and named for Lord Baltimore 1763—Mason-Dixon Line...
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Provincial Particulars: History and Archives Premium
To successfully trace ancestors in Canada, you'll need to learn about the province's history to find the documents you need. Here's a look at some key dates in each Canadian province and how to contact the provincial or territorial archives: Province Date Formed Joined Canadian Confederation Civil Registration Provincial/Territorial Archives...
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Web sites American Family Immigration History Center at Ellis Island www.ellisisland.org Search lists of 22 million passengers, including 17 million immigrants, who passed through the Port of New York from 1892 to 1924. Delaware GenWeb Project www.rootsweb.com/~degenweb Features an online gazetteer and a search engine for...
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Dig into Nova Scotia Black History Premium
The rocky, Atlantic-whipped coast of Nova Scotia seems an unlikely spot to uncover black history. But first archeologists and now genealogists are digging into the past of Birchtown, a tiny village near the southeast tip of the Canadian province, and retrieving the secrets of what was once the largest settlement...
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US Military Rank and Insignia: How To Decode Your Ancestor’s
Learn more about the different symbols and insignias for military ranks found in family photos and listed in records.
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Scrapbooking the 1800s Premium
The 19th century brought us today's most integral element of heritage albums: photography. Complement the unique look of your family's early photos with these 1800s-style scrapbook products: Album This fabric-covered scrapbook from Timeless Tapestry www.timelesstapestry.com makes a great home for pre-1900s scrapbook pages. Paper Look for papers to...
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Antique Web Resources Premium
Online resources to find out more about your family heirlooms.
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