About American Ancestors
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American Ancestors is a unique, full-color magazine that comes out four times a year, and offers compelling information for family historians of all levels. Features cover useful genealogical sources, helpful research strategies, compelling historical accounts, and interesting case studies. American Ancestors is a benefit of membership starting at the Individual level, as both a print publication and an online PDF.
Fall 2024 issue now available
In this issue of American Ancestors magazine, we explore researching and remembering American War Patriots. The 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution is just around the corner. We will mark the conflict's first battles, at Lexington and Concord, on April 19, 2025. Anticipating an increased interest in this decisive war in the years to come, we present several articles on researching and honoring Patriot ancestors. As always, the issue contains information about our membership benefits, news, events, and educational opportunities.
Volume 25, Number 3, Fall 2024
Researching & Remembering Revolutionary War Patriots
| A Message from the President and CEO | In This Issue |
Your Member Benefits | News |
10 Million Names Update | Programs & Tours |
A Tribute to Henry B. Hoff | On the Road with American Ancestors |
Branches of Our Family | Obituaries |
| Staff Profile | American Ancestors Staff List |
| Member Notices |
Features
Finding Revolutionary War Patriots in Your Family Tree Melanie McComb | Revolutionary War Lineage Societies: Connecting with the Founding Generation Jean Powers
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The Last Soldier and Widow to Receive Revolutionary War Pensions David Allen Lambert
| Northern Liberty: How Four Enslaved Women Found a Haven in New Bedford, Massachusetts Irene García
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1623 Robert Charles Anderson, FASG
| Introducing Plymouth County, Massachusetts Freeperson Families in 1790 Mary Blauss Edwards |
Columns
Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center Spotlight Processing the Walnut Street Shul Ledgers Henry Treadwell | State Spotlight Pennsylvania’s Revolutionary Pacifism Kyle Hurst |
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