Genealogy Resources

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Have hints from Newspapers.com sitting in your Ancestry family tree but don't know what to do with them? This webinar is for you. Crista Cowan walks you thro...

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It was not only widows who got Union Civil War pensions from the US Civil War. In specific cases, children of veterans or even their parents could get them. Parents could qualify in specific situations where it was deemed that the parent was dependent upon the deceased veteran for their support. There can be significant information in the application---even if the claim was denied. These pensions (approved and other wise) are at the US National Archives.

This is part of one for my aunt who filed a claim based on her deceased son's Civil War service.

--Michael

04/12/2026

Historical Occupation Profiles – Ranch Hands & Cowboys Behind every occupation is a story about how your ancestor lived. Ranch hands and cowboys worked on ranches managing livestock, particularly cattle, in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Their work was central to the development of the livestock industry, especially in the American West.

Ranch work involved long hours outdoors, often in remote areas. Cowboys became iconic figures associated with cattle drives, open-range grazing, and frontier life.

https://theancestorhunt.com/blog/historical-occupation-profiles-ranch-hands-cowboys/

04/12/2026

👑 Top 10 Facts about king Alfred of Wessex

📜1.He was King of Wessex
Alfred ruled the kingdom of Wessex from 871 to 899.

📜2. He fought the Vikings
He defended his land against Viking invasions and became famous for protecting England.

📜3. He won a big battle
Alfred defeated the Vikings at the Battle of Edington.

📜4. He made peace with the Vikings
After winning, he made an agreement that divided land between his people and the Vikings

📜5. He was called “the Great”
He is the only English king ever given this special title because of his achievements.

📜6. He loved learning
Alfred believed education was very important and encouraged people to read and write.

📜7. He translated books
He helped translate important books into English so more people could understand them.

📜8. He improved laws
Alfred created a fair system of laws to help keep order in his kingdom.

📜9. He built strong defenses
He set up fortified towns (called burhs) to protect people from attacks.

📜10 .He helped shape England’s future
His leadership helped lay the foundations for a united England.

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Historical Occupation Profiles – Canal Workers. Behind every occupation is a story about how your ancestor lived. Canal workers built, maintained, and operated canals that were used for transportation and commerce in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Before the widespread expansion of railroads, canals were a primary means of moving goods such as coal, lumber, and agricultural products.

Canal systems connected inland regions to major waterways and markets, contributing significantly to economic development. Workers involved in canal construction and operation were part of large infrastructure projects that reshaped transportation networks.

Get the Profile at https://theancestorhunt.com/blog/historical-occupation-profiles-canal-workers/

04/12/2026

Where to Find Online City Directories (Updated Quicksheet)

City and business directories are available online from all over the U.S. and Canada and are a vital source of information that can assist you in advancing your family history and genealogy research. So, what kinds of directories are available to the researcher? Naturally, city and business directories, plus telephone directories, alumni, farm, lodge, rural, and social directories.

Download the Quicksheet PDF with over a dozen websites where you can find these gems - some are free, and some require a subscription.

Get the Quicksheet PDF at https://theancestorhunt.com/blog/where-to-find-online-city-directories/

04/12/2026

If you would like an inexpensive way to increase your genealogy research knowledge, check out Conference Keeper for a upcoming webinars! Part of the many free learning resources at The Genealogy Goods Co.

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Are you adopted, or trying to trace an adopted child in your family history? Here's how you can find adoption records: