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AF-386: More Tips on Female Ancestors: Finding Them Before 1850 Oct 06, 2020

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Your female ancestors are notoriously difficult to find, because of name changes and being absorbed into her husband's identity. This is particularly true of those ancestors who lived before 1850. There are numerous tips out there for finding them. Here are a couple more that you may not be aware of that can help you get to know these mysterious ancient female family members.

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AF-385: Quarantine Genealogy: How to Attend a Genealogical Conference from Home Oct 01, 2020

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Genealogy conferences are largely going to be held online this year because of quarantine and lockdowns. This does not have to be a bad thing. In fact, attending a conference online may be more enjoyable than you imagined. Today I'll talk about what you need to know about attending online genealogy conferences.

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AF-384: What is a Grass Widow? Sep 29, 2020

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What is a grass widow? You may come across this unique term in your genealogy research. It is an old one and has different meanings in Europe and America. It was used in old newspaper records, as well as in official government records. Here are some interesting facts about grass widows.

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AF-383: How to Use Foreign Language Genealogy Sources Sep 24, 2020

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Are you researching foreign-speaking ancestors? Whether they lived in America or you are researching them in their homeland, you may come across foreign language documents that you need assistance in understanding. Here are the four best ways to use them and get the information you need for your genealogy research.

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AF-382: History of Cover Bridges in America Sep 22, 2020

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The history of covered bridges in North America and the United States is a fascinating one. The bridges that remain are quite beloved and mostly protected. Today, let's learn more about the history of covered bridges in America.

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AF-381: A Closer Look at the 1860 US Federal Census Sep 17, 2020

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The 1860 US federal census is the last one taken before the Civil War. It is slightly more descriptive than previous censuses but not as descriptive as post-Civil War ones. In today's podcast episode, I'll talk about some of the interesting findings of this unique census.

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AF-380: A Closer Look at the 1870 US Federal Census Sep 15, 2020

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The 1870 US federal census is a valuable tool for genealogists looking for their families in America just after the Civil War. It is a census of a few important firsts, as well as one of a controversy that still gets brought up among social scientists to this day. In today's episode, we'll dig deeper into the 1870 US federal census.

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AF-379: Corning Glass and your Family Sep 11, 2020

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Most of us know of Corning Glass as the makers of PYREX and Corning Ware. However, Corning has a long, fascinating history of technological innovation. Learn more in today's episode as we explore this long history of innovation.

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AF-378: Using the 1890 US Veterans Schedule Sep 08, 2020

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Did you know that alternative records exist to help you fill in the gaps left by the loss of most of the 1890 US federal census? There are several such sources. One of the most useful, but little use of these sources is the 1890 US Veterans Schedule. Here is what you need to know about it for your genealogy.

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AF-377: Irish Wedding Traditions (Genealogy Clips) Sep 03, 2020

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There are tens of millions of people in America with Irish ancestry and even more around the world. Therefore, knowing about Irish traditions, such as wedding traditions, is important to genealogists with this ancestry. Here are some Irish wedding traditions you should know.

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