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• 30 Aug, 2020
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In the United States, it’s most common to search for ancestors in civil and public records such as censuses, vital records, deeds, naturalization records, newspapers, and city directories. But sometimes these sources fall short. They may not have be

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• 28 Aug, 2020
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This November marks the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the Pilgrims to the New World. In September 1620, the Mayflower started its journey with 35 crew members and 102 passengers, including John Howland and Elizabeth Tilley. This fascinating man and

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• 28 Aug, 2020
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Of the roughly 100 pilgrims that joined the Mayflower voyage and founded the Plymouth Colony, William Bradford stands out. After leaving his England home as a teenager in pursuit of religious freedom, he later became a leader in one of the most famous col

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• 22 Aug, 2020
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The fleur-de-lis, a stylized flower with French origins, has been used for centuries because of its design and symbolism. Whether used as a royal coat of arms, a religious symbol, or a simple decoration, it has a long and rich history. What Does the Fleur

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• 21 Aug, 2020
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What’s in a name? More than you might expect! Family names can hold clues to a family’s origin or family relationships, interests, occupations, locations, and even connections to royalty. If you have Armenian heritage, understanding Armenian s

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• 18 Aug, 2020
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If your family has been removed from your Armenian heritage for a generation or more, you may be looking for ways to build your family tree. There are plenty of simple ways to get started! You may find it beneficial to learn more about Armenia and its his

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• 14 Aug, 2020
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Anyone who has tried to uncover family history knows that place is an integral part of every family’s story. The places our ancestors lived shaped their lives and experiences. The places in our family tree map also determined what records were creat

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• 13 Aug, 2020
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A red exclamation point icon (!) on your family tree may be surprising, but there’s no reason to worry. The bright symbol is simply an indication that ancestor data has been added incorrectly and needs to be fixed. Most of the time, those fixes are

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• 11 Aug, 2020
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The magic of old photos lies in the meaning or even the memories we attach to them. Photos are part of what makes our ancestors’ stories come alive. In old photos, we might spot a resemblance to a relative, or see a different way of life. These phot

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• 11 Aug, 2020
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The Planner is a tool for helping someone else with his or her family history. Use it to view the FamilySearch Family Tree from the other person’s point of view, browse discovery activities, design personalized family history experiences, record not