Using Historical Laws to Dig More From Tax Records

by | 13 April 2024 | History and Laws, Tax Records | 0 Comments

Mining Tax Lists and the Laws That Created Them What Were They Taxed On? Tax assessed in Martin County in 1779 was governed by a 1778 North Carolina act which outlined what property was to be deemed taxable. Examination of this law can be used to help us...
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12 Strategies for Using FamilySearch Full-Text Search

by | 29 February 2024 | Cluster Genealogy, FamilySearch, Land Records, Online Records, Wills and Probate | 0 Comments

How to Find Hidden Family Using FamilySearch Full-Text Search Updated 2 January 2026 FamilySearch Full Text Search is a game-changer for genealogists, offering a fundamental shift in how we access records. The Full-Text Search tool (Search > Full Text Search)...
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Digging Details from Pre-1850 U.S. Census Records

by | 11 January 2024 | Census Records, Methodology | 0 Comments

Learn how to make use of the tick marks in pre-1850 US census records to reveal valuable information about your ancestors.

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