Unusual Records: Researching County Histories Premium
Tracking down your ancestor's hometown or place of birth isn't always easy. In this edition of Unusual Records, Rich Venezia shares another resource for finding where your ancestors resided.
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A few weeks ago, I wrote about my hometown, St. Joseph, Mo., and asked you to tell me what your special hometowns were and why. Several of you responded with tales of towns in your family histories. Thanks to Shannon Cooper who wrote about her favorite hometowns: "I really...
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AncestorNews: Hometown Postcards Lately, I've been searching for antique hometown postcards—those beautiful old linen cards that depict the towns where my ancestors lived. Using eBay www.ebay.com, I've located and purchased (usually for less than $5) postcards of St. Joseph, Unionville, and Harris, Mo. Although the chances of...
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Put your ancestors in their place with these three secrets for finding local history even when there's no published account of your family's old stomping grounds.
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