What do you do when you come across information in your family tree that may not be welcome by everyone in your family? It can be a sensitive topic. Here are three different findings that may be...
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African-American Genealogy Research for Beginners
Are you interested in researching your African-American family tree, but don't know where to start?
Did Your Ancestors Go Back to England?
Did your ancestors immigrate to America from England? Did they stay? Sometimes, people who disappear from the record in America actually returned to England.
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.
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?
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...
Tips on Researching Your African-American Family History Before 1870
Are you researching your African-American family tree and not getting as far back as you would like to? You’re not alone, and you are not without resources. There may not be many records on your...
Getting Kids Into Genealogy
Even at a very young age, you can involve a child in genealogy. Here are the First Steps For Getting Kids Into Genealogy.
English Settlers in Barbados
The English have a long history in Barbados. It was one of the largest and most important English colonies for centuries. Here's how the connection started.
Researching Church Records in the U.S.
Have you ever looked at church records to find your ancestors? If not, you're missing out on a valuable genealogical resource. Here's what you need to know.
Using Local Historical and Genealogical Societies to Further Your Genealogy Research
What types of things will you find at local historical and genealogical societies? It varies, of course, but you may find valuable research resources.
James A. Garfield: America’s Extraordinary 20th President
Who was James A. Garfield, other than America’s 20th president? He is mostly remembered for being assassinated while in office, but there is so much more to this highly accomplished man than that one...
3 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Census Research
Have you used the census in your genealogy? Even if you have, go back & look at it again. It has a lot to reveal. Here are 3 ways to get the most out of it.
5 Substitutions for the 1890 Census
Most of the 1890 U.S. Federal Census was destroyed in a fire in the 1930's. This leaves a large, annoying 20-year gap in census records for genealogists.
Oregon Trail Ancestry: Did Your Ancestors Travel the Trail?
What was the Oregon Trail? Here's what you need to know about this important part of American History, and how you can discover whether your ancestors traveled it.