How true are your family's legends? Most have at least a grain of truth in them. Here's how to use family stories as jumping off points to get the real truth behind the legends of your ancestors.
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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.
The Mayflower Pioneers: The Hardships They Encountered
The story of the Pilgrims has its origins in the desire of religious independence from the Church of England.
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Win a Free Copy of “They Came in Ships: A Guide to Finding Your Immigrant Ancestor’s Arrival Record” (Giveaway Ends on Nov 24)
Tracing the moment your ancestor stepped onto new shores can add incredible richness to your family story. They Came in Ships is the ultimate resource for discovering those crucial arrival records...
The Connecticut Witch Trials: Witch Hysteria in America Long Before Salem
Did you know that colonial America had more than one incident of witchcraft hysteria? While the Salem witch trials are the most famous incident, they are not the only one, or even the first. Here is...
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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...
Brazilian DNA and Genetic Genealogy
Imagine holding a map that traces the winding paths your ancestors took over centuries, spanning continents and oceans, bringing together diverse cultures and histories. This map doesn’t just show...
The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy (GIVEAWAY ENDED)
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How to Find Your Family History in U.S. Church Records (GIVEAWAY ENDED)
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana: The State Capitals
Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana. It has a long history of human habitation, as well as a rich and multi-layered history of European and African settlement. This makes it unique among the...