How To Find Your History Tips
Gather records in a loose leaf notebook with a page for each family member. Interview elders with a tape recorder. Locate a family Bible and scrapbooks to identify people. Visit cemeteries for birth and death dates. Check county courthouses for wills. Use state archives and census records every ten years with an adult.
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Nation of Nations exhibit at Smithsonian sparks immigrant history
Smithsonian exhibit A Nation of Nations in Washington reveals how the United States was shaped by immigrants. It features a ham radio and sports film items for children, with a 679 page catalog available for 8.95 dollars plus 1.50 shipping.
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Finding Your Folks Genealogy Guide
A concise primer explains how genealogy helps trace family lines across years. It highlights building family trees, identifying birth and death details, and noting women's names before marriage for clearer lineage.
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