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Genealogy Tool Box

Here you will find links to blogs and other sources that I find helpful under several different genealogy topics.

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PENNSYLVANIA GENEALOGY :

  1. Columbia County, Pennsylvania -- Genealogy Trails

PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY

  1. Pennsylvania Civil War Soldiers
  2. Veterans2Remember -- 198th PA Volunteers Infantry {American Civil War}

RESEARCH PLANS :

Blogging :

  1. GeneaBloggers
  2. About Me Pages


By Shannon Thomas

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  1. Terri MeeksJanuary 25, 2020 at 2:29 AM

    I found so many interesting stuff in your blog especially its discussion. From the tons of comments on your articles, I guess I am not the only one having all the enjoyment here! keep up the good work... Recommended Reading

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    1. Shannon ThomasFebruary 16, 2020 at 1:00 AM

      Thank you Terri for stopping by. I'm glad you found some interesting information.

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