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Launch an offensive to discover your family's military history—but first, arm yourself with these records and resources.
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Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System Currently, 3.5 million soldiers from 30 states are named in this searchable database. CWSS also includes histories of more than 4,000 Union and Confederate units, which are linked to the soldiers and the battles. Although all 5.4 million soldier names have...
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Deciphering the clues in a military photograph can be challenging—especially if the image was taken overseas. David Dew's mother found this portrait, which had belonged to his great-aunt Helen, while cleaning out a closet. The photo bears the caption "Dad in the war of Tripoli." Dew thinks...
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Review this list of the most important records for tracing your ancestors in their homeland, with tips on how to find and use them.
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Tennessee Fast Facts and Key Resources Premium
Trace your Tennessee ancestors with these essential Web sites, books and archives.
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From the Sheboygan shore to the Wausau woods, find your ancestors in the Badger State.
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