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Researching the Langford Family at the FamilySearch Library
Some records have access restrictions and the digitized version is not available to view online. In these cases the microfilm must be viewed in person at the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City.
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Anna Harmon (1845-1899) and West Virginia Vital Records
Anna Harmon (1845-1899) was a daughter of Martha Langford and John Harmon and the next person in my Langford Descendancy project. Anna Harmon was born about 1845 in South Carolina and died 6 April 1899 in Osborn Mills, Kanawha, West Virginia. Anna married Silas Paul Lindler about 1863 and had seven children, 5 girls and…
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Using AI to find evidence of a marriage – Martha Langford
The ability to use AI to find evidence was released by FamilySearch at Rootstech 2024. Artificial intelligence is not only transforming technology, it is changing how we search records for genealogy. It is quickly becoming a go-to tool to quickly search a lot of records to find genealogical evidence.
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A good look at the 1910 U.S. Census
The 1910 U.S. census was almost identical to the previous 1900 U.S. census. There were a few differences that collected some new data points. Some questions were similar to the previous census but asked in a slightly different way.
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A good look at the 1820 U.S. Census
The 1820 U.S. Census was the fourth census taken since the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. This census has similarities to the three previous census. Once again the census primarily recorded the head of household, followed by a count of the members of the household. The U.S. Marshalls and their assistants also used whatever paper…
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The 1870 census and searching for missing ancestors
Have you tried searching for missing ancestors in the 1870 census? The 1870 federal census is an interesting census for the Southern States. This was a period of Reconstruction after the Civil War.
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Civil War Era Newspapers – The Search for Darthula Ross pt. 4
One way to gain an insight into an ancestor’s life is to view historic newspapers. Alabama Archives have digitized Civil War era newspapers, which is a tremendous resource. This collection contains newspapers from the entire state, including some from Lauderdale and Limestone County.
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Marriage records – The Search for Darthula Ross pt. 3
Marriage records for Alabama began about 1820. Lauderdale County is not a burned county, so it did not experience major record loss. However, Florence was destroyed during the Civil War. The courthouse was still standing at the end of the war, but it is still possible there was some record loss. Limestone County, however, is…
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Did Duncan Stewart Participate in the California Gold Rush?
Every family has a legend or bigger than life story. It is easy to accept these stories as true because they are exciting. Duncan Stewart (M4XX-J21) is a person that seemed larger than life with an exciting story that he participated in the California Gold Rush. Is the story true? How can such a story…
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