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Search Tricks for Locating Your Ancestors in an Online Census
If your ancestors are not easily found in the census, it doesn't mean they aren't there. The beauty of searchable online indexes is that you can search in a variety of ways to find your ancestors and...
Alternative Sources for Tracking Your Ancestors: City Directories, Social Sections of Old Newspapers, and School Yearbooks
Do you feel like you've reached a point where you have no other resources to search for your ancestors? Don't forget these alternative sources. They may just have the clues you need to move forward.
How to Use Book Databases to Further Your Family History
There are several book databases online that can help you further your family history research by hooking you up with rare books with mentions of your family in them. Here's how to find and use them.
Give Your Genealogy an Annual Checkup
Have you ever considered performing an annual checkup on your genealogy? It is something every serious genealogist should do. Put it on your calendar each year to make sure your work is as strong as...
Genealogy Helps #10 (eBook)
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