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• 04 Oct, 2019
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What you do before visiting the FamilySearch Family History Library (FHL) in Salt Lake City, Utah, will help you find what you need while you are there. Preparing for the Family History Library includes more than packing your luggage. Plan Your Visit with

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• 04 Oct, 2019
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Are you familiar with Welsh cake? I wasn’t, but as soon as I read the name, my mind indulged in beautiful visions of a dense, decorated delicacy.  Welsh cake doesn’t fall in that category—not at all. The cakes look like a cross betw

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• 03 Oct, 2019
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The Scottish kilt, also known as the national dress of Scotland, can be traced back to the 16th century. The belted plaid has changed in look over the centuries and holds historical and family significance to many who claim a Scottish heritage. How Did th

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• 02 Oct, 2019
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Germany wasn’t always one big country the way we sometimes think of it now. Up until the late 1800s, the area we know as Germany was made up of various kingdoms and principalities, some of which had their names changed as different nations stepped i

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• 02 Oct, 2019
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FamilySearch expanded its free online archives in September of 2019 with almost 13.2 million new indexed family history records and over 13.6 million digital images from all over the world. New historical records were added from Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, C

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• 01 Oct, 2019
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Scottish names are rich with history—both surnames and given names. The most wealthy and high nobility first started using surnames, but it wasn’t long before merchants and townspeople started using them as well because it was an easy way to i

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• 28 Sep, 2019
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Do you have New York ancestors? The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society offers a vast collection of resources to help you find who and what you may be looking for. The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B) was founded 150 y

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• 26 Sep, 2019
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County records can be a great resource for researching your family tree. Learn what you can do to discover the treasure trove of information found in county records. What Can I Learn from County Records? County records, often referred to as county courtho

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• 26 Sep, 2019
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The Loch Ness Monster is one of Scotland’s best-known legends. You likely know the story of the fabled creature. There have been reported sightings and rumors about its existence for generations. What Is the Loch Ness Monster?  Loch Ness is a f

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• 25 Sep, 2019
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What’s in a Scottish saying? So much! If you have Scottish blood, you probably have heard a saying or two that has been passed down through the generations. If not, finding Scottish sayings and learning a bit about the language is a fun pastime. Wha