Author: Allison Dolan

Help! My Ancestor’s Birth Record Is Restricted

Q. I’m having difficulties getting a relative’s birth records because I live in a state that restricts vital records. I’m not an immediate family member, and thus not entitled to the record. Any suggestions? A. You don’t say about when the ancestor was born, but many states loosen restrictions on records created more than 75 […]

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Out on a Limb: House Call Premium

Appreciating the history of an old home.

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Photo Detective Talks Roots on Today

This isn’t Maureen. I’m Diane from Family Tree Magazine’s Genealogy Insider blog—I'm dropping in to share the video of Maureen’s spots on NBC’s "Today" show this morning, giving tips on how to trace your roots. She answers viewer questions in the first spot with Al Roker, and talks about photo...

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Get details on the key records for finding Czech ancestors in the old country.

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Celebrate Thanksgiving with a pinch of history and a dash of genealogy.

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Researching European Roots Stateside Premium

You don't need to hop a plane to trace your ancestors in the old country. Find out how to trace your foreign forebears right here in the United States.

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Search Interviews With 2,300 Former Slaves Premium

Search the Library of Congress' free collection of 2,300 slave narratives.

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Researching at the Family History Library Premium

Planning a trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City? Follow in the footsteps of a first-time visitor—and learn how to conquer the family tree capital.

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