How to Research a Military Fort Premium
Our genealogy expert provides answers about researching an American military fort.
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7 Steps to Trace Gettysburg Ancestors Premium
More than 165,000 soldiers fought in the Civil War's bloodiest battle. Follow these seven steps to discover your Gettysburg ancestors.
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Fold3 Memorial Page: How to Pay Tribute to Family Members Premium
Share your family's legacy and honor a veteran ancestor online by creating a memorial page on Fold3.
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Tips for Researching Your Ancestors’ Military Records
Veterans Day is Sunday, Nov. 11, a time to honor those military men and women who have served our country. Chances are strong that someone in your family was a soldier, sailor, airman, Marine, guardsman or state militiaman. Even if you don't have irrefutable evidence of an ancestor's military service...
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War of 1812 Bicentennial: Genealogy Resources
Two hundred years ago June 18, President James Madison signed the United States' war declaration against Great Britain, starting the War of 1812. Contributing to the declaration were British impediments to American trade with France, the impressment of American merchant sailors into Britain's Royal Navy, and Britain's support of American...
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Star-Spangled Genealogy
Discover the stories of your ancestors who preserved American independence in the War of 1812.
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Now What: Acquiring Horses for the Union Army Premium
How do I confirm that my relative wrangled horses for the North during the Civil War?
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What You Can Learn from Civil War Muster Cards
Learn about your ancestor's service in the Union or Confederate armed forces with muster cards. Here's a sample record and what details you can find in it.
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10 Top Civil War Websites for Genealogy Research Premium
Explore Civil War genealogy records and history at these top 10 online destinations. Plus: State-by-state Civil War websites and resources for offline research.
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