Timeline of Scrapbooking Premium
1598—Early mention of a gathering of "words and approved phrases to make use as it were a common place booke (sic)." 1706—Philosopher John Locke publishes his New Method of Making Common-place Books. 1769—William Granger introduces a book that includes extra blank pages for collecting scrap. 1800s—Young women keep friendship...
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Revolutionary War Timeline: Celebrate the United States’ 250th Anniversary
Study highlights of Revolutionary War history and celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States with this timeline.
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Popular Overland Migration Routes Premium
Download our US Migration Map showing popular migration routes our ancestors followed. Boston Post Road—Served as a mail-service trail between Boston and New York in the 17th century. Braddock's Road—Military road that became the first overland route through the Allegheny Mountains. California Trail—Nearly 40,000 people caught...
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6 Sources to Track Your Ancestors’ Cross-Country Moves Premium
Turn to these records for help learning where and when your ancestors relocated, tracing their movements across the United States.
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New England History Timeline Premium
• 1620 Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock • 1622 Province of Maine granted to Sir Ferdinando Gorges and Capt. John Mason • 1623 First permanent settlement in New Hampshire • 1633-35 First settlers arrive in Connecticut • 1636 Roger Williams settles in Providence, RI • 1636 Harvard University becomes...
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AncestorNews: History Magazines Premium
The January 2004 issue of the Civil War magazine, North & South, featured a cover story about the 1862 battle of Lone Jack, Missouri—the little town where my ancestors moved in the 1830s. In addition to providing details of the battle itself, the article included photos, eyewitness testimony and...
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AncestorNews: Sources for Hunting Down History Premium
If you've been reading my AncestorNews items for long, you know I'm a history buff and always have been. I think this stems from growing up with a grandmother who kept me occupied for hours with family tales. My favorite, of course, was the one about her father being...
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Historical Holiday Timeline Premium
162 BC Jews victorious over King Antiochus 320 Dec. 25 set as the birthday of Christ by Pope Julius I 490 Advent established as a period of fasting 1561 Christmas trees mentioned for the first time in a printed document 1659 Massachusetts makes Christmas illegal  ...
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Converting Julian Genealogy Dates Premium
Why timekeeping changed How the calendar change affects genealogy
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Genealogy Calendar Websites for Your Ancestors’ Religious Observances Premium
Your ancestors' culture and faith influenced the dates in your family tree. Use these religious calendar tools to discover family traditions and calculate birth dates.
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