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Discovering Ancestry: Researching Family Histories and Stories

In March 2011, Diana Johnson delves into Ancestry.com to explore vital records, census data, and public member trees for her family history. The research spans multiple regions including the US, UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia, detailing tools for finding births, marriages, deaths, and military records. Specific searches include notable ancestors like James Otis Phillips, born in 1830 in the USA, and George Robert Bone, born in 1841 in England. This comprehensive guide serves as a road map for anyone looking to trace their lineage and uncover memories of the past.

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Discovering Ancestry: Researching Family Histories and Stories

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  1. Researching on Ancestry.com Diana Johnson March 2011

  2. Ancestry Search Menu • Census & Voter Lists • Births, Marriages & Deaths • Public Member Trees • Military • Immigration & Travel • Card Catalog

  3. Card Catalog • By region – US, UK, Europe, Canada & Australia • Within Australia – by state • Within each state: • Census & voters lists • Births, marriages & deaths • Military • Immigration & travel • References, dictionaries & almanacs • Maps, atlases & gazetteers • Stories, memories & histories • Pictures • Schools & church histories • Tax, criminal, land & wills

  4. Public Member Trees • Search for James Otis Phillips • Born 1830 in USA • Died 1895 in NSW, Australia • Married Susan Rose Cullen in 1859

  5. Adding Comments to P/M Trees • Search for George Robert Bone • Born 1841 Newcastle-on-Tyne, England • Married Louisa Whitby

  6. Ancestry World Tree

  7. Handwriting examples

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