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What is the Difference between Genealogy and Family History and Where Do I start?

By Jayne McGarvey The terms Genealogy and Family History are often used interchangeably within the field of ancestor research, even by many professional researchers.  They both involve seeking information about your ancestors so what is the difference? Genealogy is the study of ancestry and descent and refers more to the actual search for ancestors and…

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Understanding Your Polish Ancestors: The Warsaw Uprising

By Katarzyna Smalcerz, Your Roots in Poland Every August the 1st, Poles commemorate an anniversary of The Warsaw Uprising (Polish: Powstanie Warszawskie), which is considered one of the most significant events in modern Polish history. Due to its tragic consequences, in particular the enormous human and material losses, the question of the legitimacy of the…