Deciphering English Parish Records Step-by-Step Premium

In 1537, a law required Church of England ministers to record all baptisms, marriages and burials in their parishes, beginning no later than Jan. 1, 1538. A parish would record all events together in the same book until 1754, when legislation dictated that marriages be recorded in a separate book...

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How to Read Old Coroner Records

Discover the genealogy research clues in old coroner reports. We'll tell you where to find them and how to understand them.

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Searching for immigrant ancestors? This article offers tips on tracking down passenger lists to find when and where our relatives immigrated to the US.

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How to Read an Alien Registration Form (AR-2)

If your non-naturalized immigrant ancestor lived in the United States when the Alien Registration Act of 1940 was passed, look for an Alien Registration form, or AR-2. We'll show you what you can learn from this information-rich record.

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Deciphering a Last Will and Testament Step-by-Step Premium

Discover how to glean genealogy clues from your ancestors' wills.

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How to Read a Passport Application Record Premium

Learn what genealogy clues an old passport application record might hold about your ancestor.

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How to Read and Understand Marriage Licenses Premium

Learn how to make the most of your ancestors' marriage licenses with this 10-step guide.

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Land Patents: Your Step-by-Step Guide

The Bureau of Land Management digitized land patents and made them searchable. Here's how to read land patents for your genealogical benefit.

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Document Detective: Voter Registration Premium

Voter registration records can be a surprisingly helpful resource for genealogy. Here are six things you can learn about your ancestor from these records.

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Document Detective: Using Deed Indexes for Genealogy Research Premium

Uncover clues in historical records by understanding how to read indexes and the common terms they contain.

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