Using Published Family Histories for Your Genealogy Research Premium
Published family histories can save or sink your research. Follow our advice for finding these potential genealogy treasure troves and mining the good information while weeding out the bad.
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Someone just copied my online family tree and is calling it her own -- and she's adding incorrect information. What can I do?
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Our ancestors have been attempting to predict it since 650 BC.
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History Matters: The Apocalypse Premium
Innovations and trends that shaped your ancestors' lives. In this issue: A history of the end of the world.
View DetailsNow What? California Prison Records Premium
How do I go about looking for old prison records in California without spending a lot of money?
View DetailsNow What? American Bible Union Premium
What can you tell me about the American Bible Union? I found a certificate in our family Bible stating that an ancestor, James Hitching, donated a dime to this group Nov. 24, 1867.
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