Exploring church records of colonial America
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Churches and synagogues keep extensive records of births, deaths, burials, and annual reports. They also have clippings, publications, event programs and genealogical charts. Hence, they are the best source of information to research about one's ancestors or colonial America, in general.
Publication Name: Colonial Homes
Subject: Architecture and design industries
ISSN: 0195-1416
Year: 1999
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The lure of the West
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The strong pull of the West to America's first settlers inspired many expeditions by ship, wagon, stagecoach and rail during the 1800s. The Pony Express was born in 1860 after Westerners began to demand for news from the East Coast. More than 400 Pony Express riders existed at one time.
Publication Name: Colonial Homes
Subject: Architecture and design industries
ISSN: 0195-1416
Year: 1998
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Getting started: beginner genealogy
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People who are interested in tracking their family genealogy can start by learning as much information as they can about family members. They can supplement the knowledge by interviewing relatives and locating copies of family Bibles, old pictures, old letters and postcards.
Publication Name: Colonial Homes
Subject: Architecture and design industries
ISSN: 0195-1416
Year: 1999
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