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8 Tips to Help You Discover Your Family History
One of the greatest discoveries you can make is to take the journey to discover your ancestors and your family history. This can be a scary discovery for many people as they are unsure where to start the journey. Finding your family history is quite easy if you follow eight basic tips 1) get yourself…
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Why I Am Thankful For My Parents and Family – 13 Gifts They Have Given Me
One of the blessings of getting older is to reflect upon life and all that you’ve been given. Reflecting on my life, I am thankful for my parents, family, and all the gifts I have been given. I am blessed. I have parents who have been willing to give freely to me of themselves and…
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What Are The Benefits From Knowing Your Family History?
When people start doing their genealogical or family history research, they may ask themselves if this is worth it. Or are there any benefits to doing your Family History Research? Some of the benefits of researching your family history include 1) it helps give you a self-identity, 2) you discover your cultural heritage, 3) will…
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The Old Farmer On The Frontier Lost His Horse – An Old Chinese Story
Translated From Chinese By Dr. Arthur William Hummel An Old Chinese Story From More Than 2,000 years ago. Written in the Book of Huai Nan-Tzu who died in 122 B.C. An Old Chinese Story – The Farmer and His Lost Horse An old farmer who lived on the northern frontier of China, on the border…
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What Are The Swedish Mantal Tax Records? History & Genealogy Research Tips
If you are starting your Swedish genealogy research, some records you may come across are tax records known as the Mantal Tax Records. These records can help give you invaluable insights into your Swedish ancestors’ lives. The Swedish Mantal tax system was prevalent in Sweden for over 300 years. The Mantal tax was a tax…
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Does Sweden Have Census Records? Tips To Finding Your Swedish Family Roots
I have many Swedish ancestors, and one question I asked is, “does Sweden have census records?” This question is important because in conducting family history research, census records can give you essential information. Sweden does not have a census collection or records as we have in the United States. The Sveriges Befolkning Records is usually…
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What Is The Purpose of Genealogy?
Today as more and more people think about their family’s ancestors, they also think about their genealogy. So the question we can ask ourselves is, what is the purpose of genealogy? The purpose of genealogy is to study family, family history, and the tracing of our lineage or our ancestors. The purpose of genealogy goes…
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What is Primogeniture or the Law Of Succession?
Some great-grandfathers lived in Europe but chose to immigrate to America instead of staying in Germany or England. One of the reasons they may have made this choice is because of the law of primogeniture or the law of succession. Primogeniture is the law or right for the firstborn legitimate son to inherit their parent’s…
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Over 175 Inspirational Chinese Proverbs On Life And Living
Chinese proverbs are a short saying that gives us inspirational words of wisdom. These bits of wisdom help to instruct or teach us about life and living. My grandparents, Arthur, and Ruth Hummel, lived in China in the early 1900s. During this time, they started to collect and translate Chinese proverbs. Below we have over…