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American Folklore: Nebraska
Nebraska is located on the Great Plains, and has a history of Native American habitation going back thousands of years. The French, Spanish, and English came in the late 17th and early 18th centuries...
How to Properly Label Those Photos You Inherited
Genealogists inherit a lot of old photos. Here's how to properly label them.
Tips for Using Birth Records to Ensure Success in Your Genealogy
Do you have birth records of your ancestors? If you've been doing genealogy even a short time, you likely do. Here's how to use them to enhance your genealogy.
Understanding the Availability of Genealogy Records | Genealogy Clips #3
You are going to find more records for your own generation, and the two or three just before you, than anything farther back in time. There are a few reasons for this. At first, it will be because...
American Folklore: Montana
Montana has a long history of human habitation. It was Native American territory for thousands of years, and thanks to its remote location, Europeans made contact with the Natives there only...
Free Genealogy Resources to Bring Your Ancestors to Life
Do you need some excellent free sources of online genealogy records? Here are three websites that are totally free and extremely useful for any genealogist.
Be Selective in Your Genealogy Research | GC-002
Your family tree has hundreds of lines. As you go back in time beyond three or four centuries, it turns into thousands. This is because the number of your ancestors doubles with each generation going...
American Folklore: Missouri
Missouri has a long history of human habitation. It also has deep woods and mysterious rolling hills where just about anything can hide. Naturally, it has collected some unique folklore of its own...
Why It’s Important to Preserve Ancient Family Traditions
Every society and family in history has practiced its own traditions. Here's why it's important to record these traditions in your family history.