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06/10/2026

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06/10/2026

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06/10/2026

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06/10/2026

Have you searched the Fold3 pension files?

Most Revolutionary War veterans lost their paperwork and needed affidavits to prove their service for a pension. John Beal wasn't "most veterans." His file contains his original discharge papers—signed by George Washington.

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06/10/2026

What a story and careful investigative work.

06/10/2026

This week's treasures in our stacks!

"Women and the Law of Property," by Marylynn Salmon

Traces changes of the laws regarding women’s property ownership in the Colonial era.

06/09/2026

Look at the new records added!

Recently, FamilySearch expanded its free online archives with over 1 billion new records from 31 different countries. ⤵️
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