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Star-Spangled Ancestors: Researching the War of 1812
The War of 1812 gave America its national anthem—and a rich trail of military records for genealogists. This four-part series shows you how to find your veteran ancestor. Learn the war's history and the key records that document service, master the pension and bounty land files preserved by 'Preserve the Pensions,' and follow a case study that identifies a veteran through nothing but an old photograph. Trace your Star-Spangled ancestor!
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The Battle for Bounty Land - War of 1812 and Mexican-American Wars
with Beth Foulk
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Researching Your War of 1812 Ancestor
with Thomas MacEntee
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The War of 1812 Records - Preserving the Pensions
with Rebecca Whitman Koford, CG, CGL
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Born on the Fourth of July: Case Study of War of 1812 Veteran Joseph King
with Michael L. Strauss, MA, AG®, AGL™
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