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Q: Family legend has it that an ancestor was imprisoned on, and escaped from, a British POW ship in Charleston Harbor in 1780. Where would I look for records? A: Try the National Archives microfilm M247, Papers of the Continental Congress, which includes information about Americans held as prisoners...
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Genealogy Q&A: Tracing a Sailor from New England Premium
Protection certificates may be your key to researching your New England seaman ancestor.
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Genealogy Q&A: Researching WWII Women’s Army Corps Members Premium
Our genealogy expert discusses how to trace members of the WWII Women's Army Corps.
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History Matters: Fire Extinguishers Premium
Innovations and trends that shaped our ancestors' lives. In this article: fire extinguishers.
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