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polly7

(20,582 posts)
Sat Jul 7, 2012, 09:34 PM Jul 2012

Search 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

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Search a sampling of historical collections that can help you trace your family history from the 20th century back to the 13 original colonies. You’ll find modern connections, unique facts and even some of our favorite hidden gems.

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Search 65 million records from the 13 original colonies - Free until midnight July 8 (Original Post) polly7 Jul 2012 OP
Thanks. AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2012 #1
You're very welcome .. polly7 Jul 2012 #2
Ohhh thank you!!! kdmorris Jul 2012 #3
You're welcome! polly7 Jul 2012 #4
Oh wow! Thanks! Little Star Jul 2012 #5
You're welcome .. polly7 Jul 2012 #6
I wonder when someone at Ancestry will notice the error on that map. Gormy Cuss Jul 2012 #7

kdmorris

(5,649 posts)
3. Ohhh thank you!!!
Sun Jul 8, 2012, 01:28 AM
Jul 2012

I have a subscription, but it's still nice to highlight some of these military records.

polly7

(20,582 posts)
6. You're welcome ..
Sun Jul 8, 2012, 08:04 PM
Jul 2012

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.
Mon Jul 9, 2012, 11:38 AM
Jul 2012

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.

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