The following is an excerpt from the dncr.nc.gov web site: The State Library and the State Archives have long traditions of helping North Carolinians research their past. Whether you’re just getting started putting together your family tree or are a family history research pro with years of experience, chances are the State Library has a …
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Cause of Death
August 4, 2023 Genealogists are always interested in finding out what caused their ancestors’ deaths – especially if they were young when they died. I’m no exception to this rule, so when I discovered how many of my extended family had died as children and teens, I had to dig deeper. As I researched, …
Small British Town Built a Massive Family Tree Dating Back 800+ Years on MyHeritage
In the quaint Northumberland fishing town of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, a remarkable project has been unfolding over the past 11 years. Spearheaded by former MP Hilton Dawson, the community has created a massive family tree documenting “everyone who has ever lived here.” The digital tree, hosted by MyHeritage, traces the lineage of almost 39,000 people, dating back …