Q&A: Should I Split a Large Family Tree?
One expert weighs in on whether (and how) you should split a large family tree into multiple files using programs like Ancestry.com or Family Tree Maker.
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How to Cite a Marriage Record Found in Probate Premium
In this Q&A, David Fryxell outlines a strategy for creating a source citation for a marriage record found in probate records.
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Now What? Poorhouse Records Research Premium
In this Q&A, David Fryxell reveals how to research your ancestors in poorhouse records.
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Conquer the Continental Divide Premium
The most important clue you need to make headway in finding your European heritage—besides your ancestors' names, of course—is where your family came from. If you're starting to eye your overseas ancestry, it's probably because you've discovered, at long last, that your great-grandfather came from Poland, say, or...
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Conquer the Continental Divide Resources Premium
Ready to dive into immigrant research? Start with this sampling of the best resources for exploring your European roots, from A for Albania to, well, U for Ukrainian. Of course, we don't have room to include all the great resources for each immigrant group. For more research tips, Web sites...
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Understanding Your Ancestor’s Experience at Ellis Island Premium
More than 100 million Americans have at least one ancestor who immigrated through Ellis Island. Now the “island of hope, island of tears” prepares to give up its secrets
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