Have you tried searching the Social Security Death Benefit Index during your genealogy research? If not, now's the time to get started. Here's how to use it.
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A Review of Old Fulton Postcards
Old Fulton Postcards is a wonderful and little-known site for genealogical research for people with New York connections. The site is totally free, which makes it even better. It contains over 23...
The War of 1812 and the Indian Wars: A Double Conflict
The War of 1812 was going on at the same time as the southern Indian Wars. The government classifies both as the same conflict in service records. Here's why.
Techniques for Finding Your Ancestor’s Home or Land
Why should you look for your ancestor's home or land in your genealogy research? There are many good reasons. Here's why and how you can locate their residence.
Civil War Medical Cards: Using Them to Research Your Union Ancestors
Have you ever heard of the Union medical card collection? It is an invaluable and little-known resource for Civil War genealogy research. In this article, I’ll explain how to use it.
What You Need to Know About DNA Testing and Privacy
Have you heard any news stories that have made you concerned about DNA testing and your privacy? It’s been in the news recently. If you are concerned about a test you did, or about doing it at some...
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?