The British College of Arms is a little used but highly important and rich resource for genealogical information for people with British ancestors. Here's what they can do for you.
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What to Do if a Genealogical Record is Sealed
Here are some techniques for getting your hands on sealed records you need for your genealogy research.
Why Understanding Ancient Laws is Important in Genealogy
Legal knowledge is important in genealogy, especially of old laws and legal terms. Here's why, and where you can get this knowledge.
Genealogical Adventures in Town Halls
If you're not using town halls in your genealogical research, you are missing out on some excellent and hard to find information. Here's why you should use them and what you may find there.
How to Find a Wife’s Name When it’s Not Obvious
Sometimes, finding the name of someone's wife can be difficult in genealogy. There are usually more records regarding men than women in ages past. Here are some tips for finding those wives.
How to Use Family Lore to Discover the Real Stories
How true are your family's legends? Most have at least a grain of truth in them. Here's how to use family stories as jumping off points to get the real truth behind the legends of your ancestors.
Finding Unnamed Ancestors on the 1790-1840 Censuses
The 1790-1840 census records only listed heads of household by name. However, that does not mean you can't put together a list of who was in the household. You just look at other clues like these.
Joining a Surname Study: Where to Find Them and What You Can Get Out of Them
Have you heard of surname studies? These most basic of genealogical study groups can actually yield a lot of good information, especially in the age of DNA. Here's where to find them & how to use...
Genealogical Numbering: What is it and How to Use It
What is genealogical numbering? It is actually a very important part of your research. Here's what it is, what it does, and how to use it in your family trees.
Using eBay to Further Your Genealogical Research
Have you ever considered using eBay to research your family history? Believe it or not, it's an excellent resource. Here's how to use it to your best advantage.
What is an Abstract and Why Do You Need to Use Them in Genealogy Research?
What is a genealogical abstract? Do you need to take one when you're researching? Here's an explanation of abstracts and when you should use one in genealogy.
11 Genealogy Research Tips to Use at Your Next Family Reunion
Your family reunion should be about communion with family as well as family history. Here are 11 ways to incorporate genealogy research into your reunion.
How to Overcome the Difficulties of Finding Female Ancestors
Are you searching for the origins of some elusive female ancestors? Here are four tried and true research techniques for discovering your female family lines.
Using Cemetery Records to Uncover Unknown Ancestors
Cemetery records, particularly burial records, are invaluable genealogical resources for discovering unknown ancestors. Here's how to find and use them.
Genealogy: Your Family History, Doing It Right The First Time
Finding out about your family’s history can be an exciting endeavor. Keeping track of all the information and placing it all into some kind of organized fashion however, can be quite a task. There...