M J Hall, et al, 2024

What Is It? A new publication from American Ancestors about doing Portuguese research, covering mainland Portugal, the Azores, Madeira, and Brazil. It contains research techniques, history, maps, key terms, skill building, and real-world examples.

How Can It Support My Research? This guide can be an essential first step to discovering your Portuguese ancestors and researching successfully in these areas.

Visit our Library to explore this book. Call Number = 946.9 D27h

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Compiled by R Smith, 1992.

What Is It? This volume is a treasure trove of valuable genealogy information for families who settled in the Napa-Solano area. Some of the families, like Armijo, arrived from New Mexico about 1835. Berryessa arrived in 1776 with the Anza expedition from Mexico. The families married, settled in this area, and were granted land. Many historical facts about the families are included from various sources.

How Can It Support My Research? If you have ancestors who are part of these families, this resource may give you a valuable boost to your research.

Visit our Library to explore this resource. Call Number = 978.9 V28nm Local Family Histories

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G Fothergill, 1904

What Is It? A compiled list of Church of England ministers, and schoolmasters, who served in America. The list cites the colony, date of emigration, and -- most importantly -- source information.

How Can It Support My Research? This resource will give you important clues about where to find records about the emigrant ministers during this time period.

Visit our Library to explore this book. Call Number = 325 K28f

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S O’Connor, 2001.

What Is It? This book tells the story of the orphan trains, which transported destitute children from New York City to rural areas throughout the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It includes a biography of minister Charles Loring Brace, who created the Children's Aid Society.

How Can It Support My Research? Firsthand accounts of orphans help bring this story to life. You may find some valuable information and insights into the experiences of children on the orphan trains.

Visit our Library to explore this book. Call Number = 973 J39o

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A Practical Guide to Researching and Understanding Service in the World War II U.S. Army

J Gawne, 2006.

What Is It? A comprehensive handbook for researching military service and the soldiers' experiences during World War II, including photos and charts.

How Can It Support My Research? If you have ancestors who served in the army during WWII, this resource is an excellent research guide, with insights into their lives and the challenges they faced.

Visit our Library to explore this book. Call Number = 929.1 M27g

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M Salmon, 1986.

What Is It? This comprehensive study describes women’s legal property rights from 1750 to 1830, including contracts, divorce, estates, and widows' provisions. It also addresses how changes in these laws affected women over time.

How Can It Support My Research? If you have female ancestors who lived or owned property during this time period, this resource could help you gain insight into their lives and the challenges they faced.

Visit our Library to explore this book. Call Number = 929.2 P39s

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JW Linn, 1975.

What Is It? This interesting diary provides a first-hand account of family life during the decades leading up to the Civil War. The author resided in Guilford County, North Carolina and her diary entries were created between February 1, 1837 and May 3, 1861. The written pages are reproduced and many are transcribed for easier reading; includes an introduction to the author's family history and genealogy. This diary was recently discovered in our collection and has been re-shelved with our family histories.

How Can It Support My Research? If your ancestors lived in North Carolina and surrounding areas during this time period, this diary could help you gain insight into their everyday lives.

Visit our Library to explore this book. Call Number = 929.2 L748l LINDSAY

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Essex Institute, 1993, Multiple volumes

What Is It? A serial archive of the records of the Essex Institute, a genealogical society in Essex County, Massachusetts. Our collection includes: Vol 1-22 + Index (1859-1885); Vol 23-58 (1886-1922); Vol 1-40 + Index (1859-1904)

How Can It Support My Research? These bound volumes contain family genealogical sketches; Essex County histories; biographies; abstracts of wills and deeds; birth, baptism, marriage, and death records. If your ancestors trace back to this part of colonial America, you may find them in these volumes. You may also gain historical insights into their lives.

Visit our Library to explore this book. Call Number = P MASSACHUSETTS 974.45 ESSEXINST

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R.A. Anderson, 1995 - 2015, 2 series and a directory

What Is It? These volumes from the New England Historic Genealogical Society describe early families who settled in the area; collectively, our holdings cover 1620-1635. Included are details such as their country of origin, date and ship on which they arrived, and important family relationships, among many other pieces of information.

How Can It Support My Research? If your ancestors came from Europe to America during this time period, these volumes may contain a wealth of information about them.

Visit our Library to explore this book. Call Number = 974 W28

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J.W. Jordan, 1987, 9 volumes

What Is It? These transcriptions of the Guion Miller Applications contain a wealth of genealogical data about Cherokee, and a few Creek, tribal members in the eastern United States.

How Can It Support My Research? If you think you have Cherokee ancestors, you may find information about them in these volumes.

Note: Our Library also has copies of Index to the Cherokee Rolls, Index to the Chickasaw Rolls, and Old Cherokee Families (Oklahoma)

Visit our Library to explore this book. Call Number = 970.3 D28j

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