Tag Archives: James McNair

Genealogy Trip Planning – Success!

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Rachelle

I have just returned from a two week genealogical immersion trip to Pennsylvania.  The first week was in the Philadelphia area, Chester County and Bucks County to research my family’s ancestors.  The 2nd week was to attend the Genealogical Research … Continue reading →

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Safety Committees and their Role in the Revolution: Part I

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Rachelle

During my research of Bucks County, Pennsylvania during the Revolution, I found the Minutes of the Committee of Safety 1774-1776 in the Pennsylvania Archives on Footnote/Fold 3.  Low and behold, my ancestor James McNair is on the Committee from August … Continue reading →

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Family Ties to Our Nation’s Independence

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Rachelle

Ancestry.com has stated that 60% of Americans can claim an ancestor who lived through the American Revolution and 40% can trace their lineage to someone who fought in the Revolutionary War.  A pretty amazing statistic and one that makes me … Continue reading →

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