26th Year, No. 26 — July 10, 2021
10 "Must-Do" Genealogy Projects for July
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With the dog days of summer and the month of July approaching, you may be thinking of some genealogy projects to occupy you during the long, hot days coming up. The good news is that there are plenty of things you can do in July that are outside of the average genealogical research you do, and these things should keep you occupied and entertained while you wait for the weather to cool off and school to start again. If you are looking for some fun and creative
genealogical projects for July, here they are...
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Here are some sources you should be using. Some are free and some are fee-based. I’ll continue to make updates to this page so you may want to bookmark for future reference and convenience.
George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River: Famous Christmases in History #2
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A famous Christmas in history was George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas Day in 1776. This crossing is commemorated in a famous painting, as well. It gave the colonial army a much-needed victory and served as an inspiration to the colonials for the rest of the war, which they went on to win. This is the story of the crossing...
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| AF-500: The French and the Fur Trade: Before American Colonization | Ancestral Findings Podcast
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| AF-501: History of the US Passport Application | Ancestral Findings Podcast
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| AF-502: How to Preserve Ancient Genealogy Documents | Ancestral Findings Podcast
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| AF-503: 4 Genealogy Books You Must Have in Your Personal Library | Ancestral Findings Podcast
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Marriage Banns:
A Closer Look at Marriage Records #3
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Marriage banns were the way marriages were legalized for centuries in most of the western world. There are records of the Roman Catholic church requiring them as early as eight hundred years ago in England. This is what marriage banns are, why they were used, and what information you might find there...
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The Treaty of Ghent:
Famous Christmases in History #3
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The Treaty of Ghent is the treaty that ended the War of 1812. It was signed in the city of Ghent, Belgium, over Christmas of 1814. Americans and the British were both quite happy to put the war behind them, and the treaty officially ended the conflict in a draw. This is the story of the treaty and its Christmas signing...
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Common-Law Marriages:
A Closer Look at Marriage Records #4
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What do you do if you can’t find a marriage record, bond, or banns, no matter where you look? Fortunately, there are alternative ways to find a marriage date, or record that a marriage took place. Here are some places to look...
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Historical Postcard Giveaway
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I love collecting historical postcards from the United States. It’s been a hobby of mine for many years. I’ve acquired several doubles throughout, and I’m giving 10 postcards away for free each week! Winners will be drawn at random and announced right here. So, if you love American history and enjoy learning about historical
locations, be sure to sign up for this special drawing.
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