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Old Records Shed New Light on Smallpox Outbreaks in 1700s

From an Associated Press article by William J. Kole: BOSTON (AP) — A highly contagious disease originating far from America’s shores triggers deadly outbreaks that spread rapidly, infecting the masses. Shots are available, but a divided public agonizes over getting jabbed. Sound familiar? Newly digitized records — including a minister’s diary scanned and posted online …

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Old Records Shed New Light on Smallpox Outbreaks in 1700s

From an Associated Press article by William J. Kole: BOSTON (AP) — A highly contagious disease originating far from America’s shores triggers deadly outbreaks that spread rapidly, infecting the masses. Shots are available, but a divided public agonizes over getting jabbed. Sound familiar? Newly digitized records — including a minister’s diary scanned and posted online …

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Special for Memorial Day: Access Military Records for Free on MyHeritage

The following is an article from the MyHeritage Blog that I am sure will interest many people here: This Memorial Day, we’re giving you a chance to learn more about the ancestors in your family tree who put their lives on the line in service of their country. For one week, Wednesday, May 26 through …

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