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Have you ever wondered about the people whose footsteps you’re walking in today? Genealogy and family history research give us the chance to uncover the forgotten footprints of our ancestors, those lives, struggles, and triumphs that shaped who we are but often remain untold. We explore why these overlooked stories matter, where to find them, […]
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When researching family history or trying to uncover details about a loved one’s life, obituaries are among the most powerful resources available.
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County history books are a great genealogical resource, they contain a lot of useful information. Most contained biographies for wealthy local citizens and even history from before American settlement. Sometimes your ancestor may also be mentioned in the history sections if instrumental in founding a county or settlement. Very popular in the late 1800’s, persons […]
Court records cover a vastly diverse set of records that document our ancestors from early in America’s history. Court records can include probate, naturalization, divorce, debt, adoption, guardianship, licenses, appointment to public offices, taxes, civil lawsuits, property disputes, and crimes. Why do you want to search court records? Some of the reasons you may want […]
Compulsory public education didn’t begin until the 1920s and many people assume that there are few records before this for genealogical purposes. However many children attended school much earlier. The first public school in the United States opened in the 17th century. School records can be a very valuable resource for genealogy research and can […]
Church records are a very useful resource for researching your ancestry. Vital records in the United States did not begin until shortly after 1900, with the exception of some New England states. In 1787 the constitution separated the powers of church and state and each church kept their own variety of records. So before 1900, […]
The first city directories were published soon after the American Revolution. Starting with the Macpherson’s Directory for the City and Suburbs of Philadelphia, published November 16th, 1785. Most comprehensive city directory archives will run from 1822 until 1960. They were initially formed by salesmen and craftsmen as a way to contact local residents and potential […]
U.S. Tax records are a rich resource for genealogists and can offer a means to trace ancestors throughout their life to discover interesting information of family history. Dating back to colonial days tax records can bridge the gap between censuses and other records. Where can tax records be found? Unlike census records, only a portion […]
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