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North Dakota Genealogy Resources

The nickname of North Dakota is “The Peace Garden State”. The nickname was officially adopted in 1957. Are you looking for more information about ancestors who lived in North Dakota? Try some of these North Dakota genealogy resources. Who knows? Maybe one of your ancestors had an interest in gardening! FamilySearch has a Wiki page about North Dakota. You can find a link to a FamilySearch Wiki page to each and every one of the counties in the state. The page also has links to more FamilySearch Wiki pages about major record repositories within North Dakota. There is information about … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits: Famous Faces Try to Lure Tourists to New York and Touring North Dakota on Two Wheel

What do actor Kevin Bacon, MTV personality Coltrane Curtis and musician Itzhak Perlman all have in common? They want you to visit their favorite Big Apple haunts. And thanks to a new ad campaign you’ll discover where these famous faces hang out in the city during their downtime. Metropolitan Opera general manager Peter Gelb, MTV fashion VJ Coltrane Curtis and Perlman are among the famous New Yorkers who have joined the newly expanded citywide welcome campaign for foreign travelers. The idea behind the new project, according to tourism officials, is to provide insider tips from celebrities and local experts about … Continue reading →

Marriage Laws – North & South Dakota

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We’ve passed the halfway mark on our tour of marriage laws throughout the 50 United States. We have about 15 more states to go, give or take. Today’s installment takes a look at state marriage laws in North and South Dakota. North Dakota North Dakota does not have a residency requirement. Out of state applicants should file for their marriage license in the county where they plan to get married. You’ll need to bring valid photo ID as well as your social security cards. You will also need to bring a copy of the divorce decree or death certificate if … Continue reading →