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Great American Ancestor Hunt Grows Across Nation
Americans increasingly study family trees as many sources document roots research from DAR and Jamestowne Society to the Library of Congress and National Archives. The trend, spurred by Roots and bicentennial interest, highlights genealogy as a compelling social pursuit and a means to connect with historic figures and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Mayflower Descendants
Jamestowne Society
The
DAR
National Society of Children of the
Runnymeade
England
Ardens
Hastings
Britain
Georgia
America
Sing Sing
Washington, DC
Daughters of the American Revolution
Library of Congress
National Genealogical Society
National Archives