26th Year, No. 14 — April 15, 2021
Do You Have Irish Genealogy?
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There are tens of millions of Americans with Irish heritage, and many of them still bear those original Irish surnames with pride. But, where did these surnames originate? More importantly, why does it matter? It matters because knowing how your Irish surname evolved can not only tell you important details about your ancient Irish ancestors, it can actually help you trace your family tree in Ireland. If you have an Irish surname, read on as we explore the origins of
surnames in Ireland.
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The Twenty-Fourth Amendment: The Constitutional Amendments
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The Twenty-Fourth Amendment to the US Constitution made the use of the poll tax as a requirement to register to vote unconstitutional. After the Civil War, many of the southern states enacted poll taxes to prevent African-Americans from voting, as they knew most of them were lower income and would not be able to pay the tax.
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Its bite-sized episodes are perfect for busy researchers, with tightly focused topics. You’ll enjoy the thrill of the hunt, the adventure, and the excitement of researching your ancestors.
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| AF-461: How Riverboats and Steamers Shaped American History | Ancestral Findings Podcast
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| AF-462: Anna Tuthill Symmes Harrison: America's First Ladies #9 | Ancestral Findings Podcast
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Margaret Mackall Smith Taylor: America’s First Ladies #12
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Margaret Mackall Smith Taylor was the wife of 12th US President Zachary Taylor. While not much is known about her childhood, her decades of marriage to the future president are well-documented and full of adventure. Here is her intriguing story.
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Your Foot Shape and Your Genealogy
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Have you ever heard of foot shape genealogy? It is a concept out of the 19th century that still has some adherents today. It is based on the belief that the shape of your foot can tell you one of five ancient ethnic groups to which your ancestors belonged. Here is what you need to know about it.
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Georgia: American Folklore #10
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Georgia has a long history going back millennia with Native Americans, and centuries with European colonists. During that time, it has accumulated quite a bit of its own, uniquely Georgian folklore. Here are some of the highlights of it.
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Photography Clips: Live With It
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Finding a way to live with your images is a valuable way to learn more about your photography. See how you react to them over time to learn how to improve them.
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Postcard Inspirations: Journey into Imagination with Figment
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Journey into Imagination with Figment is the third iteration of a ride about imagination that is located at EPCO at Walt Disney World in Florida. The current iteration is a mixture of the best features of the first two iterations. It focuses on the importance of a free imagination and features a dragon mascot named Figment. This is the ride’s interesting story.
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