Category: Genealogy
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Who are you and where did you come from?
Thinking about tracing your family tree? Consider doing genealogy research. Genealogy will tell you who is who, where your ancestors were born, when they died, what did they do for a living, who they married, and who their parents were, etc. If you are just getting started the best thing to do is start with…
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Thinking outside the box to enhance your genealogy research? How to…
Even the most experienced genealogist forgets sometimes to think outside the box or to return to the basics of genealogy research. You don’t need fancy terms or methods to realize that genealogy research is really about asking questions and locating documents to support your findings. You can begin with drafting a timeline and then develop…
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Jefferson County, West Virginia, Public Records.
The following list outlines the types of Jefferson County records that exist, the location of the originals, and the existence of microfilm copies. The West Virginia Regional History Collection (Morgantown) has microfilm copies of most Jefferson County public records, including: Archives, 1802-1913. No. 382. Court case papers, 1802-1913, and county record books, 1830-1905. Included are…
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You never know what you will find under a tree!
Genealogist at any level will follow the basic steps to locate information. Our goal is to find information or leads that document our ancestor’s life. There is a need to talk to family and others in hopes of a connection to our ancestors. First, we try to figure out what we “already know” about our…
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Central Virginia Genealogy Resources-Links
As you conduct your genealogical research it is important to know what resources are available to you. Most organizations have a website, county or city government pages and local blogs. The Central Virginia includes the counties of: Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Nelson, Madison, Orange and the city of Charlottesville. If you are researching the…
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Virginia Emigrants to Liberia
This website is a primary source for information on Virginia emigrants to Liberia is the very large collection of American Colonization Society papers held in the Manuscript Division of the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. A vast collection of incoming domestic letters from every part of the United States, many from Virginians, is organized chronologically.…
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Murphy’s GENEALOGY RESEARCH Tips
It is important to research the whole family & the community Obtain a good map of the area Ask yourself what you know, make a list Ask yourself what you don’t know, write it down What is it you want to know? Organize a check list Use the free genealogy forms and charts Document where,…
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A Special Tribute to TSgt Calvin Clark Davis “Don’t Think I’ve Done Enough”
William Davis owned 11 acres in Franklin County PA prior to coming to Michigan. Other children of Mildred and William are James Buchanan born in Shippensburg Pa, Susan Ann also born in PA and other siblings noted later. In 1858, William and Mildred sold their PA land for $1,000 to Rev. William Coursey and relocated…
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