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Tutorial: Find Old Photos on the Library of Congress Website Premium
Want to find old images of your ancestors and the places where they lived? Follow our tutorial for searching the Library of Congress' huge online image collection.
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Genealogy Assumptions Part II: The Sisters Theory
Last week I posted about nearly blending my third-great-uncle Henry Thoss' consecutive spouses into one person, based on an assumption about his household's 1940 census listing. In 1940, Henry was listed with wife Eleanor, 50, and mother-in-law Mary Dietrich, suggesting that Mary was Eleanor's mother, and Dietrich was her...
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Case Study: Overcoming Identity Assumptions in Census Research
Based on initial assumptions during census research, one ancestor was almost given the wrong identity. Learn more from this case study.
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“Genealogy Roadshow” Season 2 Premiere Investigates Family Mysteries in New Orleans
Last night's "Genealogy Roadshow" season premiere was filmed in New Orleans inside the Cabildo, the seat of government under Spanish rule. It's now part of the Louisiana State Museum, and I was lucky enough to visit there several years back. Filming this season took place as part of a...
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Mapping the Freedmen’s Bureau Website Overview
Learn how to use Mapping the Freedmen's Bureau website to research African American ancestors after the Civil War.
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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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