Archives for Katharine Andrew

The Olympic Games: A History for Genealogists

Athletes from around the world will compete over the next couple months at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Learn more about the history of the Olympic Games and how they’ve evolved since your ancestors have followed them.

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Residential Institutions and Your Ancestors: Records for when Family Lived “Somewhere Else” Premium

Learn why residential institutions existed, how to identify them in records, and how they can unlock previously unknown chapters of your ancestor's life.

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Using Voter Records in Genealogy: Finding Ancestors at the Polls Premium

Voter and election records are often-overlooked tools that documented identity, residency and citizenship. Learn more about these records, how voting rights evolved and how to locate these documents.

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Finding Local Historical and Genealogy Societies

Some of the most overlooked resources for genealogy research are local historical and genealogy societies. Discover where to find them, how they’re organized, and why connecting with these societies can advance your family history research.

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Genealogy News Roundup from Family Tree Magazine

Stay current with genealogy news, fresh articles, podcasts and updates in our monthly Family Tree roundup.

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Elephind 2.0: Search Free Newspaper Collections on Elephind

Discover the new Elephind version 2.0. Learn the tools and technology to search millions of digitized pages in historic newspaper collections on Elephind for your genealogy research.

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Newspapers.com Case Study: Filling in the Details of My Ancestor’s Story Premium

In this Newspapers.com case study, explore how using the site's advanced search tools and features can bring family history details to life.

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Chicago: A Windy City Genealogy Guide Premium

Explore the best genealogy resources and learn practical tips for researching your family history in Chicago.

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Castle Garden Immigration: A Genealogist’s Guide Premium

Before Ellis Island, Castle Garden was the primary gateway for millions of immigrants arriving in New York between 1855 and 1890. Learn about its history, significance and how to find records of ancestors who passed through this early immigration station.

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