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The Missouri Compromise: What Was it and How Did it Contribute to the Civil War?
The Missouri Compromise was an important factor in the events that lead up to the Civil War. This is what the Missouri Compromise was, and how it contributed to the Civil War that was to come.
Why Oral Histories Are So Crucial to Good Genealogy, Part 2
Oral histories are a crucial part of genealogical research. Interviewing older relatives can reveal a wealth of previously unknown information. Here's why.
Passenger and Immigration Research Basics: How to Find Your Ancestor’s Entry Into America
Passenger and immigration records contain a wealth of information on your immigrant ancestors. Here's how to find those records and what you might discover in them.
Civil War Dog Tags: A Soldier’s Final Act of Identity
The American Civil War saw immense loss, with over 620,000 soldiers dying from battle, disease, or imprisonment. Amid this devastation, one truth became clear: many soldiers were dying without...
William Howard Taft: The Judicial President
William Howard Taft was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 15, 1857, to Alphonso Taft and Louise Torrey Taft. His father, Alphonso Taft, was a prominent lawyer, politician, and public servant who...
The Family Tree German Genealogy Guide: How to Trace Your Germanic Ancestry in Europe (GIVEAWAY ENDED)
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Civil War Confederate Pension Applications Index
An application from a soldier lists their place of enlistment, unit, length of service, battles engaged in, and whether or not he was wounded or captured. Birthplace, the number of children, and the...
New York in the Revolution and War of 1812 Military Records
This index of books describes New York's participation in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, referencing approximately 217,000 individuals, and includes references to military diaries, muster...
Connecticut Officers and Soldiers, 1700s-1800s Military Records
This index of Connecticut military records from the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War references approximately 167,000 individuals.
Trace Your Roots with DNA: Using Genetic Tests to Explore Your Family Tree (GIVEAWAY ENDED)
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Understanding the Clavería Decree: Its Impact on Filipino Surnames and Genealogical Research
In 1849, Governor-General Narciso Clavería issued a decree that would have a lasting impact on Filipino identity: the Clavería Decree. This decree required Filipino families’ systematic...
Filipino Chinese Ancestry: Exploring the Legacy of Chinese Immigration to the Philippines
The Chinese community has played a significant role in shaping the culture and history of the Philippines. For many Filipinos, Chinese ancestry is an important part of their heritage, reflecting...
Navigating Philippine Archives: A Guide to Finding Genealogical Records
For genealogists tracing Filipino ancestry, archives are treasure troves of valuable records that can help piece together family histories. From civil registrations to land records, the Philippine...
Tracing Ethnic Roots in the Philippines: Uncovering the Rich Heritage of Filipino Ancestry
The Philippines is a land of immense cultural diversity, with its history shaped by various ethnic groups that have left a lasting imprint on the nation’s identity. For genealogists, tracing ethnic...