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How to Read a 1790 U.S. Census Form
By
Sharon Howell
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December 8, 2018
A 1790 census record can give you a small snapshot into your 1790 ancestor’s family and lifestyle. Although the handwriting might seem hard …
Reading 400-Year-Old English Records Is Not Impossible
By
WilliamsVB
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September 3, 2010
As you trace your family back to England in the 1600 and 1700s, you may come to the realization that the records are written in some foreign…
It All Starts with Just 1 Question
By
Steve Anderson
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August 23, 2011
Did you know that success finding your family history could be just 1 question away? According to Donna Grace of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, …
The Joshua Tree Principle
By
SpisakJA
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May 11, 2011
Have you ever heard of the Joshua tree principle? Learning to read a foreign language document, an old script, or even somebody else’s cursi…
Your Preservation Stories
By
FamilySearch
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May 2, 2017
Preservation pays off—read stories of family discoveries people have made due to the preservation efforts of others. Piles of old documents …
3 Challenges in the Genealogy World and How FamilySearch Is Helping
By
Sunny Jane Morton
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December 2, 2019
The global genealogy community enjoys unprecedented growth but faces major challenges too. Here’s what FamilySearch is doing about three of …
Your Italian Heritage
By
Laurie Bradshaw
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August 23, 2018
From the Roman Empire to the Renaissance to the modern day, Italy has influenced cultures globally with its great achievements. With such a …
Family History on the Sabbath
By
FamilySearch
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November 16, 2017
The Sabbath day is a day of reflection, service, renewing of our covenants, and serving God and others. Prophets have always encouraged us t…
Free Classes Offered at the Family History Library—May, 2014
By
Linda Westover
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April 24, 2014
If you are planning on visiting Salt Lake City, Utah during the month of May, you may want to plan some time to come visit the Family Histor…
The Family History Library Announces Free Classes for October 2015
By
Yvonne Sorenson
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September 28, 2015
During the month of October, the Family History Library will be hosting a number of free online family history classes and webinars. These c…
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