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Identifying Old Photographs: How to Do It and How It Can Help Your Research
Learning how to identify the time period and people in old family photos is an art. It is also a worthy genealogical endeavor. Here's how to do it correctly.
What Happened to the 1890 Census, and What You Can Use to Fill in Its Blanks
What happened to the 1890 census? It may be gone, but that doesn't mean you have to miss out on 20 years of your ancestors' lives. Use these records instead.
Genealogy Basics: Birth Record Research Advice for Beginners
Are you ready to learn how to obtain birth records for your ancestors? Here's how to find these important vital records that document your ancestors' lives.
Lineage Societies: How to Join Them (and Why You Should)
When people get involved in genealogy, a lot of them will eventually become interested in lineage societies. What are lineage societies?
Genealogy Basics: Jewish Research Advice for Beginners
Are you just getting started with your Jewish genealogy? Here's how to overcome the myths associated with it and get at the truth of your Jewish family tree.
Federal Homestead Records and What You Might Find in Them
Did your ancestor homestead land a century ago? You may be able to find genealogical gold in his or her homestead record. Here's how.
Genealogy Basics: Cemetery Research Advice for Beginners
Cemetery research is an important part of genealogy research. The two go hand in hand. Here's how to get started with it, and what it can help you discover about your ancestors.
Irish Naming Patterns: Discover Your Irish Origins from Names in a Family
Irish naming patterns were very precise for about two centuries. Here's how you can use the patterns to find your Irish ancestors.
Is There Another Way to Find Your Cherokee Ancestors Rather Than the Dawes Rolls?
When it comes to Cherokee genealogy, there are more sources to use than the Dawes Rolls. Many think these rolls are the only source, but you are missing out on a lot of good information if you only...