
Searching for Early Immigrants
Q. I always get discouraged when I read about immigration records, because my ancestors came over sometime before 1790. I’ve checked all the books at my library, and a few have my family’s last name, but none of the first names match my ancestor’s. Is there any other place to look? A. The government didn’t […]
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1773 Boston citizens protest the Tea Act by dumping tons of tea into Boston Harbor 1774 British Parliament passes the "Intolerable Acts" First Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia The Royal American magazine, the first periodical to regularly use engraved illustrations, begins publication with contributions from Paul Revere 1775 Patrick...
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AncestorNews: Pioneer Certificates Premium
Did you know that several genealogy societies offer "pioneer certificates" to direct descendants of people whose family settled in a certain area before a specific date? Some societies even offer more than one type of certificate. For example, the Utah Genealogical Society offers a Founding Pioneer, Territorial Pioneer or...
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Was your ancestor part of the Salem Witch Trials? Learn more about your Massachusetts Bay relatives with these five resources, no black magic required.
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Find out if you have family ties to America's first permanent English settlement—just in time for its 400th anniversary.
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How to Find and Use Colonial Immigration Records Premium
Did your ancestors arrive before the 1820 advent of passenger lists? Don't assume they're untrackable—use these eight sources to find early immigrants' origins.
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How to Research Your Colonial US Ancestors Premium
Colonial genealogy can be difficult, but it isn't impossible. Use these records to find ancestors who lived in the United States before the Revolutionary War.
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Q&A: Finding Revolutionary War Ancestors Before the 1790 Census Premium
Expert answers on researching Colonial Americans before the first US census in 1790.
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Job Hunting: Apprenticeships and Indentured Servitude Premium
These Colonial practices produced the earliest occupational records of American ancestors. Learn how to find them.
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First Family Ties Premium
Do you have a president in your genealogy? Trace your roots to the White House with this step-by-step guide.
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Now What? Ancestors in a Bind Premium
Answers for the beginner, the befuddled and anyone hitting a brick wall.
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