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Working the Courthouse
There are some great legal records hiding in county or parish courthouses just full of genealogical information. But they are not often consulted for various reasons. Some researchers are leery of the courthouse. They feel the staff members in … Continue reading
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We Stopped To Make A Crop
If you are fortunate enough to have letters, diaries, or memoirs from any of your ancestors, you may have read the words, “We stopped to make a crop.” I imagine you wondered where and why a family moving by wagon … Continue reading
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Springtime has come to North Texas
Spring time has come to north Texas. Every morning the robins, mockingbirds, and other native song birds awaken us with their lovely and lively tunes. Everywhere daffodils and forsythia are bursting with bright yellow blossoms. The dull gray of … Continue reading
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Tracing Yeoman Farmers and Plain Folk
This blog was created to assist genealogists, local historians, history buffs, and generally curious people to learn about the average American citizen from the 1700s through the 1930s. By the 1850 census, over 90% of Americans lived in rural areas. … Continue reading
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