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Genealogy & Family History
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Genealogical Research, Family Histories, Family Trees, Genealogy Tips, How to Find Ancestors.
Scottish, Irish, English, German records to help find ancestors are available on https://georgiapioneers.com
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December 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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The Body of Nathaniel Bacon was Never Found !
The little village of Gloucester was formed in 1642. It lies on the Chesapeake Bay, opposite Yorktown, on the north side of York River. At…
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December 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Now is the Time to Find your Ancestors — before the Truth is Swept Away
Since I posted georgiapioneers.com in 1995, I have seen many genealogy records disappear from the Internet. In the beginning, those were…
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December 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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The Existence of Forgotten People
As we continue to read stories of archaeological digs revealing ancient people, it is a reminder that we are not alone — and that this…
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December 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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What Happened after 1,240 Virginians were Killed by Indians?
Capt. Thomas Newce
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December 1, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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November 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Where to Search for Scottish and Irish Ancestors in America
The Scottish Population Driven From Ulster
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November 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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November 22, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Where to Search for Scottish and Irish Ancestors in America
The Scottish Population Driven From Ulster
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November 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Belvoir Castle of Leicestershire, England
Today, Belvoir Castle is owned by the Armstrong family, who opened it to the public for tours and events. Emma Manners, the 11th Duchess of…
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November 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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November 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Forty-Seven Virginia Families were Connected to Royalty
The term gentleman, as given by Sir Edmund Coke of England, distinguished persons who were not entitled to a coat-of arms.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Where to Find your Ancestors in Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and…
Getting started on the Family Tree is easy — if you know what records to engage, and where to find them. Begin with a Pedigree Chart.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Pottery Burial Cases found in Old Indian Graves
A small burial case of well-baked clay, carefully molded in two sections, was found years ago by Captain W. P. Hall, in a low mound at…
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November 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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The 1740 Devastating Fire of Charleston
Throughout history, fires have destroyed homes, and even civilizations. The largest concern of the research or tracing the ancestors is to…
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November 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Is Medium Experiencing Outages?
The following words are showing up on my articles (from medium.com) across the Internet. I thought they fixed this issue. Hmmm.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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The First Settlers of Tennessee
The first permanent settlement in Tennessee was made on the Watauga River, not far from the present northwestern border of North Carolina.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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SILK HOPE PLANTATION-3,673 Acres
William Butler (1715–1761), the son of Joseph Butler, was the tax collector and surveyor of highways. He established Silk Hope Plantation…
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November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Three Large Plantations in Liberty County, Georgia
Montevideo, Maybank and Arcadia in Liberty County were three plantations that belonged to Rev. Charles Colcock Jones (1804–1863).
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November 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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In 1746, the settlement of Kentucky was commenced under the intrepid Daniel Boone, by whose side…
Settlers to the second and third Kentucky settlements of 1773 and 1775 were the first pioneers to explore beyond the Ohio River.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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The Story of John Lewis of Virginia
John Lewis was born in Ireland and married Margaret Lynn, daughter of the laird of Loch Lynn, a descendant of a powerful Scotch clan. They…
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November 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Heritage Hall in Madison County, Georgia
Heritage Hall in Madison, Georgia. Heritage Hall was built ca 1833–1835. Dr. Elijah Evans Jones built this home in Madison Georgia. He was…
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November 12, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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1,000 Acres of Tidal-Rice Plantation on Little Broughton Island in Georgia
Henry Laurens (1724–1792) was born and died in Charleston, South Carolina and served as a patriot from South Carolina, becoming president…
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November 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Where to Search for Scottish Ancestors in Virginia
In 1719, just two years after the Antrim Eviction, thirty thousand more Protestants left Ulster for America. Such names were known as…
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November 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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