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AF-456: California: American Folklore #5 Mar 17, 2021

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California has a rich history of human civilization going back thousands of years, and some of its folklore originates almost back to the first people to live in the area. There are also European pioneers, gold rush prospectors, Hollywood movie stars and moguls, and more to add to the legends of the 31st state. Here are some of the highlights of the folklore of California…

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AF-455: What Are Your Genealogy Resolutions? Mar 15, 2021

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Are genealogy New Year's resolutions on your radar? If not, they should be, and here is why. They can help you keep your genealogy on track when it is so easy to get lost in it. While your resolutions are up to you, here are some popular ones to give you some ideas about it.

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AF-454: What is Your Genealogy Vision? Mar 12, 2021

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Do you have a theme in mind for your genealogy research this year? What is a theme for genealogy research, anyway? Here is what you need to know about themes for genealogy research, and why they are important to set each new year. This is also how goals are different, and the role they play in your genealogy theme.

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AF-453: Louisa Johnson Adams: America's First Ladies #6 Mar 10, 2021

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Louisa Johnson Adams was the wife of John Quincy Adams, the 6th president of the United States. Born in England, she was the only First Lady to be born on foreign soil until Melania Trump. With her membership in a prominent New England and American political family that included two presidents and two First Ladies, Louisa's tale is an interesting one of love, honor, sacrifice, and duty…

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AF-452: A Closer Look at the 1900 US Federal Census Mar 08, 2021

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The 1900 US federal census is one of the most beloved and richly detailed of any of the US census records. It provides a treasure trove of valuable information that you can use to fill in some important blanks on your family tree. Here is what you need to know about this census.

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AF-451: Arizona: American Folklore #4 Mar 05, 2021

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Arizona was the last continental state to be admitted to the union, though its history of human habitation goes back thousands of years. From Native Americans to Spanish priests, from the Old West to modern times, it has unique folklore all its own. Here are some highlights of the folklore of Arizona.

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AF-450: A Closer Look at the 1790 US Federal Census Mar 03, 2021

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The 1790 US federal census was the first one taken by the United States. It was a brand new country at the time, and this census, though brief and simple, shows what the population of the nation looked like right after its formation. It is a unique and valuable genealogical research resource. Here are the highlights of it…

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AF-449: Elizabeth Kortright Monroe: America's First Ladies #5 Mar 01, 2021

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Elizabeth Kortright Monroe was our nation's fifth First Lady. Not as much is known about her as previous First Ladies, but she was a more private person. She still has an interesting story that is well worth knowing. Here it is….

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AF-448: A Closer Look at the 1800 US Federal Census Feb 26, 2021

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The 1800 US federal census was the second of its kind taken in the brand new United States. John Adams was US President at the time and was only our second one. The Louisiana Purchase hadn't even been made yet, and the West had not been explored. Here is what the 1800 US federal census can tell you about your ancestors…

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AF-447: Arkansas: American Folklore Feb 24, 2021

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Arkansas has been the home of humans for thousands of years, beginning with Native Americans, then changing hands between the Spanish and French, before becoming part of the USA with the Louisiana Purchase. It has a treasure trove of its own, intriguing folklore that has accumulated in the area over the centuries. Here are some of the highlights of it…

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