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    Family Tree CD Sale

    Summer savings are at Shop Family Tree! Enjoy 50% off select CDs and DVDs now until 8/31. They have so many wonderful resources to continue your Genealogy quest.

    By Family Tree Magazine

    Format: CD

    Your Orders for Research Success
    Does tracing your ancestors’ military service seem like an uphill battle? Not anymore! The tools on this CD will guide you to genealogical victories. Learn how to find and use records generated by major US wars, track your research progress and honor the military heroes in your family tree.It’s easy to access articles of interest using the menu of contents by subject and war—or search the entire CD by keyword. The enhanced PDFs are compatible with both Windows and Macintosh.On This CD:
    Records & Research Tips

    • Military records overview
    • War-by-war roundup of online military records
    • Guide to tracing ancestors in 10 wars, from the French and Indian War to the Philippine Insurrection
    • Research guides to the American Revolution, Civil War and WWI
    • Top 10 Civil War websites
    • Clues in Civil War muster cards and WWI draft cards
    • Daughters of the American Revolution website tutorial

    Research Worksheets

    • Military records checklist
    • Military biography from
    • War service reference guide

    Memorabilia, Stories & Living History

    • Finding the stories behind your ancestor’s military history
    • Guide to historical re-enactments
    • Everyday life during the Civil War
    • Pointers for preserving old military uniforms
    • Tips to identify military photos
    • Veterans History Project
    • Steps to order a military grave marker

    It’s easy to access articles of interest using the menu of contents by subject and war—or search the entire CD by keyword. The enhanced PDFs are compatible with both Windows and Macintosh.

     

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    US History Pocket Reference

    Family Tree has a special on this handy Genealogist resource, The Genealogist’s U.S. History Pocket Reference. In this book you will find resources that will help you better understand the eras in which your ancestors lived. You will also have a quick reference of historic events that your Ancestors may have been part of. My Grandma and her parents were very involved Roman Catholic and participated in the Annual May Crowing each year.

    Maycrowning Grandma

     

    There are lots of  history-related trivia and fast facts that you will really enjoy. This book is also great for students or teachers focusing on History.

    It is important to understanding the historic events of your ancestors’ eras and how they can unlock many additional records in your family history research. In this pocket reference  it covers the major political, military and social events in the United States from the colonial era through 1940. Also included is immigration trends and census dates to help you narrow your research focus and find genealogy records faster.

    The pocket reference is packed full of Timelines, charts, quick lists and maps, popular foods, songs and books of each era. There are timelines of wars and other military events; along with dates for federal, state and special censuses. You will also find Immigration data including major ports and countries of origin. This is a must have in your Genealogy Collection.

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    Great Deals on your Research Tools

    Finding the right tool to research your family history can sometimes be hard to find. My favorite place to get my resources and take classes is through Family Tree University and Shop Family Tree. Right now through April 10th, the editors picks are 50% off. Great time to grab what you may need for researching your family history.

    There are a couple that I personally own, got them for Christmas- My Life  & Time and How to Archive your Family Keepsakes. I have been working very hard with family to preserve our photos, letters, and keepsakes my Grandma left us when she passed away. These two books are very detailed and have tons of resources. Here are pictures of My Life & Time book, the CD with PDF printables are great for extra information or use as a rough draft.

    My Life & Times

    inside the book

    My Life & Times

    CD for printables

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