Ship manifests are invaluable tools for genealogists, but they are also sobering records of one of humanity’s darkest chapters—the transatlantic slave trade. From the 16th
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Crossing the Seas: 18th-Century Ship Manifests in Genealogical Research
By the 18th century, transatlantic migration was no longer a trickle—it was a tide. Colonists, merchants, indentured servants, and enslaved Africans crossed oceans in growing
Genealogy and Ship Manifest Records
For millions of families, the story of immigration is central to their heritage. Whether arriving in Boston, New York, Galveston, or San Francisco, immigrants in
Citing Online Obituaries
Evidence Explained-style (web page) Deceased’s Name, obituary, Website/Publisher (City/State, posted [or updated] Date), page title or memorial heading, URL, accessed Date). ExampleMary Ann Smith, obituary,
Memory in the Digital Age
Obituaries have long been a way to mark the passing of a life, offering facts and reflections. From the single-line notices of the 1800s to
Navigating the 17th Century: Ship Manifests as Genealogical Treasures
For genealogists, 17th-century ship records are windows into the early age of transatlantic migration. Whether documenting Puritan voyages to New England, indentured servants bound for
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