12 Kinds of Organizations Genealogists Should Follow on Facebook
This isn't an article about the genealogy organizations you should follow on Facebook and other social media. Nope. Instead, it's about the types of organizations you should seek out and follow, because they might lead you to important research information and resources. As you'll find out in our Jumpstart Your...
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Quick Tips for Finding Your Ancestor’s Missing Courthouse Record
Here are a few quick tips for overcoming an ancestor's missing record in the courthouse.
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6 Great Italian Genealogy Resources
Italian Americans are one of the United States' largest ethnic groups, and they celebrate their heritage during Italian-American Heritage Month in October. Thomas & Andrews, 1812, David Rumsey Map Collection The largest wave of Italian immigrants, from 1880 to 1920, brought more than 4 million arrivals, most from Southern...
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15 Souvenir Ideas for Your Next Family Reunion
While you're planning your family reunion, why not think about some special keepsakes to remember it by? Here are some to get you started.
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17 Genealogy Things To Do If You Have Only a Few Minutes
Sometimes life gets in the way, and you can't find a decent stretch of time to sit at your computer or go to the library and do some genealogy. Our Sept. 30 webinar Weekend Genealogy Breakthroughs will show you 13 shorter projects you can accomplish in an evening or...
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5 Ways to Celebrate Grandparents Day This Sunday
This Sunday, Sept. 7, is National Grandparents Day in the United States. Do something to honor your grandparents—and if you are a grandparent, to honor your bond with your grandchildren. My two rugrats with my grandma, their great-grandma. Here are a few National Grandparents Day...
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12 Tips to Have an Awesome Family Tree University Virtual Conference
Attending Family Tree University's Virtual Conference? Here are 12 tips to make sure you have an awesome time!
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Time-Saving Genealogy Tips: How I Keep My Research Log
I'm on a pause in my genealogy research. Aside from the usual running after the kiddos, trying to keep up at work, and summertime family events, we're packing up and moving our house. One thing I've been doing that I hope will help me pick up my research after...
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Expert Q&A: Tracing Your Colonial and Early American Ancestors
Were your ancestors in America to witness the signing of the Declaration of Independence or the first shots of the American Revolution—or even before then? Here are some tips and resources for researching your colonial and early American ancestors.
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Genealogy Brick Wall Busters: 10 Places to Find Your Ancestor’s Family, Friends and Neighbors
Our ancestors tended to move with and marry into particular groups of people, and tracing those "clusters" is a key strategy to break through genealogy brick walls.
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