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A genealogist looks into an ancestor's life after a series of mysterious coincidences. Find out how Tierra Cotton-Kellow "met" her second great-grandfather.
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Kinship terms can become very important in analyzing the records that use them. In the Colonial Era, terms such as cousin and nephew had different meanings than in modern times. An “in-law” was usually a stepparent, a “cousin” could be a nephew, and a “nephew” could be a grandchild. Listed below are some of the terms used in American society to identify collateral relatives.
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Are the kids in your life curious about their roots? Use these ideas to easily create family history displays that honor the past and inspire the future.
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Learn how to stay in step as your ancestors moved across the country.
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Catch a glimpse of the family histories NBC brought to America's living rooms in this second-season scrapbook.
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What can you tell me about the American Bible Union? I found a certificate in our family Bible stating that an ancestor, James Hitching, donated a dime to this group Nov. 24, 1867.
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July 2011 Family Archivist Premium
Advice on choosing archival supplies and saving old letters.
Read More4 Steps to Creating a Family Archive
Got boxes of photos here, folders of documents there and heirlooms somewhere else? Follow these four steps to preserve your treasures in a manageable, organized family archive.
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