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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...
Tips to Find Your Ancestor’s Origin
Are you curious about what nation your family originated in, before they came to the United States? Most genealogists are, as it helps them know more about their ancestors, as well as their own...
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Samuel Adams
Samuel Adams is one of the most famous names associated with the American Revolution. However, what do you really know about him other than that he has his face and name on a popular brand of...
Not Getting Enough Responses to Your DNA Match Requests? Here’s How to Get More
Are you interested in researching your genealogy using DNA? If you are on a DNA database and are having trouble getting your matches to respond to you, it can be frustrating. Here are some effective...
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: George Washington
George Washington is probably the best known player in the American Revolution. However, he wasn’t always the great military leader he became. He was a fatherless boy and inept soldier for the...
Tracing Your New Jersey Ancestors: Online and Offline Resources
Do you have New Jersey ancestors and don't know where to begin looking for them? Here are the best sources for New Jersey genealogy, both on and offline.