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Military Genealogy
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Out on Limb, Trapped by Bad Research Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:00am-1:00pm John F. Germany Public Library Cecil Beach Conference Room Feeling trapped with nowhere to go? Bad, weak or missing evidence all contribute to misleading research. Review your research findings, sharpen your techniques, evaluate your sources, and map a new course. With J. Mark Lowe |
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Genealogy: Oral HistorySaturday May,10 3:00-4:00pm John F. Germany Public Library
Cecil Beach Conference Room Many people wish they had made a recording of a parent or grandparent while they were still living, to hear their voice and hear them describe shared ancestry. Learn techniques and resources for gathering these shared moments. Recommended for adults.
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Ada T. Payne Community Room A & B, Gallery on the Avenue Land records are not an obvious choice for genealogical research. During a time when vital records were not well kept, they can be one of the few records to have names of ancestors and family members. Recommended for adults. Registration recommended. |
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Civil War soldiers often left a rich genealogical paper trail. Many of these records are tucked away at the National Archives in Washington DC. Learn what records are available for your ancestors only at the National Archives, what records are online already, and how to access all of them. These records may unlock some of the family stories that have been forgotten over time, as well as break down a brick wall or two. If you are attending this event In-Person, it is held at the Cooper Memorial Library in Room 108. Come at 4 PM for snacks / meet and greet.
If you are attending this event Virtually, you will need to Register! Once you register you will receive an email with the link to join the meeting. Zoom starts at 4:30 PM. |
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Thursday, May 8, 2025 7:30PM Eastern Time
Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the Revolutionary War by refreshing your knowledge of the early events and battles that took place in the spring of 1775.
Adults. Registration required. |
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Researching a U.S. military ancestor? This SIG is here to help!
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Arkansas has always been among the leading states whose people stepped up to defend the nation in times of war. On a few thousand acres of land across the Arkansas River from the capital city of Little Rock, this dedication is evident. Images of America: Camp Robinson and the Military on the North Shore traces the area's military history from the founding of Fort Logan H. Roots in the late 1800s through the training for World War I and World War II, when as many as 50,000 men and women were stationed at Camp Robinson at any one time.
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Cemetery Research on the Internet for Genealogy by Nancy HendricksonThere's little a genealogist loves more than tramping through an old cemetery. That's because we have an insatiable desire to learn more about our ancestors, when and where they lived, and their final resting place. In today's modern world, so many people live hundreds or thousands of miles from their 18th or 19th century ancestral homes that on-site cemetery research often has to wait for a family vacation or business trip. How frustrating to find a clue about a family burial plot, only to be prevented by distance to visit in person. Fortunately, this short guide will show you how do cemetery research from your own home, as well as how to request tombstone photos at a distance.
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Basic Genealogy and Beyond : Easy Steps to Find Your Family History and Tips to Break Down Brick Walls by Stephen SzabadosThis book goes beyond the great tips I covered in my earlier book, "Basic Genealogy," and gives many additional methods and sources to find more information to help create an incredible family history of your ancestors. My new book includes the basic material from "Basic Genealogy." It contains new material that covers search tips, organization, an outline of steps to find where your European immigrants left, and the basics of using DNA testing in genealogy
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From the earliest days of the United States, millions of Americans have served their country in the military. Indeed, most families have seen one or more members serve in America's armed forces. For this reason, genealogists and others wisely look to military records for information needed to enhance their research. Enlistment forms, muster rolls, pension applications . . . records created as a result of individuals' military service are extremely valuable because they often contain detailed personal information about their subjects--date and place of birth, places of residence, names and addresses of loved ones, and more. |
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This book covers the use of two of the most effective sets of genealogical information available to genealogists: Census and military records. Quillen's Essentials of Genealogy includes: what they are, how to use them, pitfalls, and issues concerning the information found. |
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Free Military Records Around the World by Mary Sullens McEwan McEwan compiles the world's largest collection of free online military records--a must-have reference for historians, hobbyists, gamers, teachers, and anyone who wants to know about the countries and people who go to war.
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For those who have ever wondered where their relatives served in World War II, where they were on D-Day, or what medals and awards they received, this reference provides strategies for uncovering the details of family members' experiences during the war. Divulged are the keys to discovering personnel and medical records, casualty reports, WWII draft registrations, burial sites, military honors, and unit and ship histories. Information is included on using many different types of resources, including military, state, and federal records; service numbers; national cemeteries; and division reunion associations.
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An interesting and useful genealogical research aide, this unit history contains the records of 1,133 young Alabama men who joined the war late, fought in battle and were captured at Blakeley, Alabama.
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This book includes the first extant census for the county - 1810 and also the 1850 census for the county. The 1850 census is the first one that gives the names of every inhabitant of the county. Also included in this volume are abstracts of the application papers of the Revolutionary War pensioners. |
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Michigan's Early Military Forcesby LeRoy Barnett Michigan has long been proud of its military service, but many of its early accomplishments are unknown to most of the state's residents. This book fills the void in our knowledge by bringing together an impressive array of information on Michigan's armed forces from 1775 to 1860.
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Ancestry Library EditionSearch billions of records in census data, vital records, military records, directories, and photos to find your family's history. Powered by Ancestry.com.In-Library Use Only |
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Premier collections of original military records including the stories, photos, and personal documents of those who served.
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Learn about America's communities through our data profiles. They cover 100,000+ different geographies: states, counties, places, tribal areas, zip codes, and congressional districts.
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Genealogy information including family trees, photos, and altogether more than 6 billion exclusive records from all over the world. |
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Contact the Florida History & Genealogy Library
900 N. Ashley Dr. Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: 813-273-3652 Email: LIB-FHGL@hillsboroughcounty.org |
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