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AF-307: The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 1 Jan 04, 2020

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Martha Jane Willick's three granddaughters and two grandsons are about to go on the genealogical adventure of their lives. Left an ancient daguerreotype photo of their 3-times great-grandmother by Martha in her will, these siblings and cousins soon discover the first clue to the centuries-long mystery in the photo itself. What treasure awaits them if they can manage to be the first generation in three centuries to crack the code?

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AF-306: Improving Your Family Tree by Understanding Genealogical Relationship Terms Dec 31, 2019

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Are you familiar with the most common genealogy terms regarding family relationships? Some are used in everyday life, while others are only used in genealogy research. Knowing the meaning of these terms can help you create a richer and more accurate family tree…

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AF-305: How to Be the Best Family Archivist in Five Easy Steps Dec 27, 2019

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Are you the keeper of your family heirlooms? This makes you an archivist, whether you became one by choice or by default. You naturally want to keep those artifacts in excellent condition to be enjoyed by future generations. Join me today for five tips on how to do it correctly.

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AF-304: Do You Have Any Shaker Ancestors? Here's How to Trace Them Dec 24, 2019

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Do you have Shakers in your family tree? What are the Shakers in the first place? Join me today as we about this unique religious sect and how to find information on any ancestors you had who were part of it.

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AF-303: Russian Christmas Traditions You Should Know Dec 20, 2019

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If you have Russian heritage, you will be interested in learning about Russian Christmas traditions. These traditions help connect you to your Russian ancestors of today and of long ago. You might even adopt some of these traditions into your own Christmas celebrations to honor your heritage. Here are some of the most important Russian Christmas traditions you should know.

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AF-302: French Christmas Traditions Dec 17, 2019

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France has a variety of unique and interesting Christmas traditions. Some are unique to France, while others are borrowed or adapted from other cultures. They all have unique meanings. Learning about them helps you learn more about your French ancestors. Here are some of the most popular French Christmas traditions.

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AF-301: German Christmas Traditions Dec 13, 2019

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If you have German ancestry, you will love learning about the interesting and unique Christmas traditions of Germany. They will help you learn more about your ancestors and their lives. They will also give you some wonderful ideas for new traditions to adopt for your own family.

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AF-300: Irish Holiday Traditions Dec 10, 2019

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Ireland has some unique Christmas traditions, as well as some holidays that are unique to the island itself. Knowing about these holidays and traditions is helpful when celebrating or learning about your Irish ancestors and what their lives were like. Join me today for some interesting Irish holidays and holiday traditions you should know.

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AF-299: Using Honor Rolls to Trace Your WWI Ancestors Dec 06, 2019

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If you are researching your WWI ancestors, don't forget to check for honor rolls where they may be mentioned. Honor rolls were used for calling attention to both men and women at home and on the front lines who did extraordinary things to help the war effort. Here is what you need to know about honor rolls and where to find them.

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AF-298: The Origin and Meaning of Scottish Surnames Dec 04, 2019

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Do you have a Scottish surname, or is there one in your family tree? Then, you will want to know about their origin and meanings, as this will tell you a lot about your ancient Scottish ancestors. Here is what you need to know…

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