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United States Census: 1790 History and Instructions

Posted on March 23, 2021 by HK

Census records are so important to your research. Learn the history behind the first U. S. Population Census of 1790. Continue reading →

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From Germany to Virginia: Researching Germanna Families

Posted on March 12, 2021 by HK

They came from Germany to America in 1714 originally to provide a buffer zone colony against the French and to work and protect the ironworks of Lt. Governor Spotswood. Continue reading →

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Family Tree for Beginners: “Dummies” if you prefer…7 Free books to help you get started

Posted on February 19, 2021 by HK

Great News! You decided to start working on your family tree! Now what!? Family tree research can be a bit overwhelming. Continue reading →

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RootsTech 2021 – Free Online! February 25-27, 2021

Posted on February 18, 2021 by HK

Tens of thousands of people attend RootsTech every year and this year you can to! Continue reading →

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Here Lies the Body…The Farber Gravestone Collection

Posted on February 9, 2021 by HK

Here Lies the Body….The Farber Gravestone Collection Continue reading →

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Tracing African-American Enslaved Peoples & Families: 10 Free books to get you started

Posted on February 6, 2021 by HK

Tracing African-American enslaved people in your family tree can be more difficult at times. Here is a Free book list of helpful resources from the Internet Archive. Continue reading →

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What is “Reclaim The Records”?….and why you need to follow them.

Posted on November 16, 2020 by HK

What is Reclaim The Records?…and why you need to follow them. Continue reading →

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Missouri Birth & Death Index is now available FREE online!

Posted on November 1, 2020 by HK

The Missouri Birth (1920 – 2015) & Death Index 1968 – 2015 are now available online for FREE! Thanks again to the hard fighting group at Reclaimtherecords.org you can access the Missouri Birth (1920 – 2015) & Death Index (1968-2015) … Continue reading →

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Nebraska Death Index (1904 – 1968) is now FREE Online!

Posted on October 31, 2020 by HK

The Nebraska Death Index (1904 -1968) is now available FREE and online thanks to the efforts of one of my favorite groups – Reclaim the Records! Continue reading →

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Treasure Trove of FREE Records: InternetArchive.org

Posted on September 17, 2020 by HK

InternetArchive.org – Treasure Trove of Free Information! Continue reading →

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