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Related: About this forumSearch 65 million records from the 13 original colonies - Free until midnight July 8
Search 65 million records from the 13 original colonies, plus other patriot records.
*Expires July 8th at midnight ET
About these collections.
Search a sampling of historical collections that can help you trace your family history from the 20th century back to the 13 original colonies. Youll find modern connections, unique facts and even some of our favorite hidden gems.
Tips for searching them.
Begin with the most modern collections and use what you discover to work your way back in time. Pay particular attention to the Sons of the American Revolution Applications, a unique set of family histories that can span from the 17th century all the way to present times.
Search a sampling of historical collections that can help you trace your family history from the 20th century back to the 13 original colonies. Youll find modern connections, unique facts and even some of our favorite hidden gems.
Tips for searching them.
Begin with the most modern collections and use what you discover to work your way back in time. Pay particular attention to the Sons of the American Revolution Applications, a unique set of family histories that can span from the 17th century all the way to present times.
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Search 65 million records from the 13 original colonies - Free until midnight July 8 (Original Post)
polly7
Jul 2012
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AnotherMcIntosh
(11,064 posts)1. Thanks.
polly7
(20,582 posts)2. You're very welcome ..
hope you find something interesting.
kdmorris
(5,649 posts)3. Ohhh thank you!!!
I have a subscription, but it's still nice to highlight some of these military records.
polly7
(20,582 posts)4. You're welcome!
Happy hunting
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Little Star
(17,055 posts)5. Oh wow! Thanks!
polly7
(20,582 posts)6. You're welcome ..
I wish I'd noticed this earlier, but since my subscription ended I seem to only get these notices the day before.
Gormy Cuss
(30,884 posts)7. I wonder when someone at Ancestry will notice the error on that map.
Vermont is one of the original 13 colonies. Maine, on the other hand, wasn't a colony in its own right but the land was part of the Massachusetts colony.