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Allô! Find Your French-Canadian Ancestry
(The opening hours for the French-Canadian Genealogical Society of Connecticut)[1]Between 1840 and 1930 it is estimated that 900,000 French-Canadians came to the United States, and in particular to New England.[2] Life was difficult in Québec. Opportunities and land were more and more scarce for the rising generation. The promise of employment in the textile and…
Research Game Changer: FamilySearch’s Full Text Search, Part 2
Previously we discussed the ways that FamilySearch’s new beta edition of Full-Text Search can be a research game changer. This article will describe strategies for using the new tool. Because Full Text Search is still in beta, users will need to enable the tool. Do so by logging in to FamilySearch and navigating to FamilySearch.org/labs.…
Research Game Changer: FamilySearch’s New Full-Text Search
Recently FamilySearch released a beta version of its new full-text search tool to its “Labs” site, available for researchers to use today. This capability has changed how we can research and can dramatically reduce the time it takes to break through genealogical mysteries. For many years, FamilySearch focused on indexing the records they had…
Irish Dual Citizenship
Thanks to the Irish diaspora, millions around the globe can trace their ancestral lines back to the beautifully green island of Ireland. After taking a DNA test, perhaps you have discovered your own Irish bloodline. For many, their Irish heritage is strong and they find themselves interested in getting dual citizenship. There are many benefits…
My Genealogy Journey in Post-Soviet Russia
Before the Russian Revolution of 1917, genealogy was mostly a concern of the nobility as a means of confirming their belonging to the higher society and thus enjoy the privileges of status and position. If they were able to confirm their noble descent, they were listed in special Russian Nobility Genealogy books. Little did it…
LABOR DAY – A Thank You to American Workers!
Those who get to take a day off work this Labor Day can thank the labor activists of the 19th century who succeeded in making it a federal holiday on 28 June 1894 in gratitude of the American Worker.[1] But change did not happen overnight. It was recognized by individual states before it was a…
Mapping Your Ancestor’s Land
In the pursuit of reconstructing our family’s past, we often delve deep into archival records, oral histories, and DNA analysis. However, one aspect that can profoundly enrich our understanding of our ancestors’ lives and connections is mapping the land on which they lived and worked, and perhaps even defended in war. The process of mapping…
The Olympics
The History of the Olympic Games Full of danger, passion, and extraordinary feats of athletic ability, the ancient Olympic Games were the sporting, social, and cultural highlight of the Ancient Greek calendar for almost twelve centuries. Beginning in 776 BCE in Olympia, Greece, the early Games were part of a religious festival held in honor…
Land Records Part 2
Previously, we discussed background information about land records, including historical information and what our ancestors had to do to obtain land. We will continue the discussion by exploring what we can find in this paper trail our ancestors’ land ownership left behind. What land records reveal Land records are a treasure trove of information, with…
Land Records Part 1
“Why, land is the only thing in the world worth workin’ for, worth fightin’ for, worth dyin’ for, because it’s the only thing that lasts.” —Gerald O’Hara, Gone with the Wind The above quote sums up the life and breath of America. The possibility of owning land attracted many Europeans who had no hope of…