Archives for David A. Fryxell
How to Find Ancestors Hiding in the Census
Can't find your ancestor in the US census? You're not alone. Our success strategies help you overcome seven common scenarios for missing ancestors.
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Unusual Last Names: 7 Research Tips
An unusual surname is a valuable tool for a genealogist. Discover six strategies to use oddball names in your tree to your greatest advantage.
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Researching an Ancestor Who Was a Ship’s Captain Premium
Expert advice on researching an ancestor who was master, or captain, of a ship.
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Researching a Police Officer Ancestor Premium
Expert advice on researching an ancestor who was an officer for the Los Angeles Police Department.
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Scottish Ancestors in 1700s Carolina Premium
Expert answers to your genealogy questions: Searching for a kidnapped Scot in the Carolinas in the 1700s.
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The History of the Stethoscope Premium
Innovations and trends that shaped your ancestors’ lives. Today, let's listen to the history of an invention that has saved many of our ancestors' lives: the stethoscope.
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The History of the Potato Premium
As Ireland's Great Famine demonstrated, many of our ancestors' lives depended on the potato. Find out how the potato came to be a staple on farms and in kitchens everywhere.
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Finding an Ancestor Who’s Missing From the Census Premium
Q. I cannot find my mother’s oldest sister, born 1893, in the 1920 US census in New York. I’ve searched for name variants and for the households of her parents and ex-husband. Any suggestions? A. There’s little more frustrating in genealogy research than an...
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Software Review: Reunion 11 Premium
Ease of useUpgrading Reunion users needn’t worry about a learning curve with version 11, and initially may not even notice the many small tweaks. These include a handy Islands view that identifies unconnected branches, a new thumbnails window for images, a better book creator and on-the-fly feasibility and relationship...
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Elephind.com: Search Multiple Free Newspaper Collections Premium
Searching for old newspaper clippings? Find out how Elephind.com can give you a leg up on discovering more stories about your ancestors.
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