5 Reasons Everyone Should Visit Their Ancestral Town in Italy:
OriginsItaly
"A visit to your ancestral town in Italy will change your life. Nowhere else will you feel a more familiar sense of deep connection than at the epicenter of your Italian roots—your ancestral town."
These 5 reasons are valid for just about any country your ancestors may have originated from.
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GeneaBloggers
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1.9m Brand New Historic Crime Records, Only Available On Findmypast:
FindMyPast
"Were your ancestors in trouble with the law? Now’s the time to find out, as it’s Crime, and Punishment month at Findmypast, and we’re excited to announce the addition of 1.9 million historic criminal records, spanning 1779-1936, which are available online for the first time, only on Findmypast."
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The Story of the Irish Land Wars:
Irish Central
"With the Great Hunger in the 1840s and high land rents, Irish tenant farmers didn’t have an easy life in the 19th century. This is one of the reasons behind the large numbers of Irish families who decided to emigrate to the United States. "
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Read All About It: Five Newspaper Databases to Help your Research:
Mocavo
"Newspapers are a valuable resource for genealogists. They, of course, provide acess to marriage records, birth announcements, and obituaries. But beyond that, newspapers can provide information about your ancestors’ social activities. "
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This Day In History:
1966: The first color television transmission in Canada takes place from Toronto.
1963: ZIP Codes are introduced for the United States Postal Service
1863: The Battle of Gettysburg begins
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