United States of America

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Genealogists use databases to quickly find compiled genealogies and original records. The primary advantage of using databases early in the research process is their ease of use. As a result of the rapid growth of the Internet and genealogical databases, it is likely that the majority of our American ancestors in the 1800s and earlier will be found in at least one database. Read more...

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 * Records of legal name changes in the United States.
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 * How to Find Descendants in the United States

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 * President Abraham Lincoln patented a system for buoying naval vessels over shoals. Read on to learn about his invention and about genealogical information in U.S. patent records. Read more...
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