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Why Some Family Tree Websites Don’t Work
Do family tree websites work? The vast majority of them do if you know how to use them the right way. Here's what you need to know to get them to work for you.
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.
How to Conduct a Neighborhood Study, and Why You Should
Do you have a mysterious ancestor? Doing a neighborhood study may provide you with the answers you need. This is how to do one and why you should.
Resource Guide to Canadian Genealogy
Do you have Canadian ancestors you wish to research? Are you wondering where to start? This list gives you five of the best websites for doing Canadian genealogy online.
Don’t Make These 8 Mistakes in Your Genealogy Research
Are you a beginning genealogist? Make your research shine by avoiding these eight common beginning genealogy mistakes.
How to Organize Your Family Photos
Are you having difficulty figuring out the best way to organize your family photos? Here are some suggestions that work.
What Can the British College of Arms Do for You?
The British College of Arms is a little used but highly important and rich resource for genealogical information for people with British ancestors. Here's what they can do for you.
Using DAR Application Papers to Discover Your Ancestors
Have you ever used the application papers of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in your research? You should. Here's what you may find in them and where you can access the records.
What to Do if a Genealogical Record is Sealed
Here are some techniques for getting your hands on sealed records you need for your genealogy research.
Genealogical Adventures in Town Halls
If you're not using town halls in your genealogical research, you are missing out on some excellent and hard to find information. Here's why you should use them and what you may find there.
How to Find a Wife’s Name When it’s Not Obvious
Sometimes, finding the name of someone's wife can be difficult in genealogy. There are usually more records regarding men than women in ages past. Here are some tips for finding those wives.
The Missouri Compromise: What Was it and How Did it Contribute to the Civil War?
The Missouri Compromise was an important factor in the events that lead up to the Civil War. This is what the Missouri Compromise was, and how it contributed to the Civil War that was to come.
Finding Unnamed Ancestors on the 1790-1840 Censuses
The 1790-1840 census records only listed heads of household by name. However, that does not mean you can't put together a list of who was in the household. You just look at other clues like these.
What is an Abstract and Why Do You Need to Use Them in Genealogy Research?
What is a genealogical abstract? Do you need to take one when you're researching? Here's an explanation of abstracts and when you should use one in genealogy.