Making Herstory: 4 Great Women’s History Archives
Discover four archives where you can learn about the ordinary—and extraordinary—lives of your female ancestors.
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Voter records are often overlooked resources for genealogy. We'll go over how to begin your search for your ancestor's voter records, as well as how to research in various states and counties.
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The clerk’s office in Oakland County, Mich., has added an online genealogy search with an index of marriage and death records back to 1941. Older records will be gradually added. Home to the city of Pontiac, Oakland County is just north of Detroit and considered part of the Detroit metro...
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The New England Historic Genealogy Society unveils the new AmericanAncestors.org.
View Details8 Oktoberfests That Will Make You Yell “Oompah!” Premium
Millions turn into honorary Deutschers during autumn's Oktoberfests. Try these 8 authentically German places to get your bratwurst and Bier.
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Meet five genealogists who at age 26 and younger, defy brick walls—and stereotypes.
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9 Things to Find Out About Your Family Heirlooms
There’s a family story on my mom's side about a dent in a silver pitcher Mom inherited from her dad’s mom. I don't remember how the story goes, but it has something to do with my grandpa and his brother arguing. Luckily, I can go home tonight, call my mom...
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When Cincinnati merchant Peter Neff’s wife died in 1844, he wouldn’t bury her in the city’s crowded, dismal graveyards. A year later, Neff was among the founders of Spring Grove Cemetery, which would become a model for cemetery design and a National Historic Landmark.
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America’s first prime-time network genealogy TV show wrapped up season one April 30. It was an exciting—and even somewhat controversial—ride for family historians. Here’s a look at the show’s first run.
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