26th Year, No. 21 — June 4, 2021
Death Certificates: A Closer Look at Death Records #1
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Death certificates are one of the three basic types of vital records used in beginning genealogy research, along with birth and marriage records. The amount of information you will find on a death certificate can be incredible, if the person filling it out knew a lot about the subject person on it. This is what kind of information you might find on a death certificate.
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Philip Livingston: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
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Philip Livingston was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. While not one of the well-known ones, Philip was nonetheless a busy and industrious politician, merchant, and investor. A native of Albany, New York, Philip later moved to New York City, and there are several things named after him in both places. This is his story, too often untold.
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Genealogy Gold Podcast
These 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-484: The Top Online Resources for Researching Your French Ancestors | Ancestral Findings Podcast
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| AF-485: Why Was President Andrew Johnson Really Impeached, and Why Did He Get to Keep His Office?
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| AF-486: The Seminole Wars: A Brief History of the Settlement of Florida | Ancestral Findings Podcast
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| AF-487: Tracing Your Pennsylvania Ancestors | Ancestral Findings Podcast
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Online and Offline Genealogical Resources for Alabama
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Are you looking for information on your Alabama ancestors? Here are the best online and offline sources for discovering your Alabama ancestors…
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Oklahoma, the Natives, and US Settlement
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Oklahoma was originally set aside as a reservation for Natives. Yet, Americans wanted to settle there. Here’s how Oklahoma went from a reservation to a state.
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Thomas Lynch, Jr.: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
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Thomas Lynch, Jr is one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. While not a famous one, he nonetheless played an important role in American history, and his story is unique in many ways. This is what you need to know about this man.
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How to Do Irish Genealogy Research Without Crossing the Atlantic
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Irish genealogy research is very popular in the United States because so many of us have Irish ancestry. Here are some fantastic online resources for Irish genealogy to allow you to research your ancestors like a pro without having to actually go to Ireland.
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The Friendship Between Walter Knott and Walt Disney
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Walter Knott created Knott’s Berry Farm, and Walt Disney created Disneyland. Both parks were near each other, but instead of competing, the two Walters became good friends. In fact, they were friends long before Disneyland was built. This is the story of their friendship.
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Big projects can be incredibly intimidating. It becomes hard to see a path to completion. That’s when you need to break it down into manageable chunks.
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