Street Smarts: Finding Your Ancestor in the Big City
Juliana approaches urban ancestors from a family, neighborhood, and community level. Finding your ancestors in the vast environs of a large metropolitan community doesn't need to be daunting. You'll learn many helpful strategies to make your research easier, and you're sure to gain some "street smarts" in this course.
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Intro Dialogue
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What makes your ancestor stand out in the crowd?
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Finding Your Ancestors in U.S. Censuses
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Urban Ancestors on the Move
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City Directories
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Getting to Know Your Ancestor's Community
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Research the Whole Family
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Religious Records
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Newspapers
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Your Ancestors in the Cemetery
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Probates, Court & Property Records
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Outro Dialogue