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Genealogy Helps, Vol. 4 offers new perspectives, useful techniques, and fascinating historical details to help you expand your family history research. Inside, you’ll find practical advice and engaging stories that shed light on overlooked records, forgotten conflicts, and surprising connections across generations.
This volume explores topics such as the Puritans’ ban on Christmas in Colonial New England, how to begin African-American genealogy research, and how Civil War medical cards can help uncover details about Union ancestors. You’ll also learn practical strategies for locating ancestral homes and land, and discover how the War of 1812 and the Indian Wars intertwined in shaping early America.
Other highlights include insights into Social Security Death Benefit Records and applications, the often-overlooked history of the United States under the Articles of Confederation, and guidance on using Griffith’s Valuation of Ireland for Irish research. You’ll also find research tips for Scottish and Canadian ancestry, learn when to hire a professional genealogist, and uncover new ways to interpret the 1840 census.
This book also covers the Wild Days of Texas, the Irish immigration wave to America, the meaning behind given names, and the impact of the 1973 fire that destroyed millions of military records. Each article provides a fresh way to think about your ancestors’ lives and the history that shaped them.
Packed with practical insights and historical depth, Genealogy Helps, Vol. 4 will guide you toward new discoveries and a deeper appreciation for your family’s past.
