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Merry History and a Happy Yesteryear
1940 Census / Celebrity records / Historical Records / Interesting finds / Military Records / Passenger lists

Merry History and a Happy Yesteryear

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Historical records offer us a unique look into the truly unforgettable events that shape our past. Records bring events to life through the individual stories of the people involved. Family tree researchers can find ancestors in countless scenarios of history including among the millions of soldiers who fought during World War I or in the … Continue reading »

War Brides
Interesting finds

War Brides

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Thousands of British women found love during the Second World War. American and Canadian troops stationed in Britain during the War gained a reputation as being ‘overpaid, overfed, oversexed and over here’. British women married these servicemen in huge numbers, with approximately 100,000 wedding Americans and a further 45,000 marrying Canadians. Once the war was … Continue reading »