A Timeline of US Immigration Law for Genealogists Premium
US immigration law has changed considerably over the centuries. This recap shares what (if any) legal restrictions your immigrant ancestors faced when coming to the United States.
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Researching your Civil War ancestors? Learn everything you need to know with our Civil War Genealogy Research and Records Guide!
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How the electric fan and air conditioning changed the way our ancestors kept their cool.
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How your old photos were taken is the first clue to when they were taken. Use our timeline of photographic methods to date and preserve images from your family’s past.
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In this article, see the innovations and trends in swimming pools that shaped our ancestors' lives and summertime activities.
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Quick Guide: Timeline Generators Premium
Instead of a ho-hum handwritten timeline, one of these tools can help you create a snazzy snapshot of family memories.
Read MoreTimeline of Women’s Achievements in History Premium
Celebrate the brave women that fought for equal rights in history.
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Get a glimpse into the events that influenced your Southern ancestors' lives.
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These are some of the weather-related events that changed your ancestors' lives. 1588 England triumphs over the Spanish Armada due in part to high winds, and becomes a 16th-century superpower 1747-48 Many areas of the United States experience their highest recorded snowfall 1750 Benjamin Franklin publishes a proposal for an...
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