Top Websites for Finding State and Local Historical Newspapers
Don’t stop at the big newspaper websites—these smaller state-by-state databases will help you find historical newspapers for your ancestor's hometown.
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Learn about your ancestors' school days through yearbooks and other school documents. These websites will help you find them.
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Family history research may lead to many useful documents worthy of saving and sharing. Here's a guide to help add these records to your family tree digitally.
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There are now more ways than ever to easily share photos and ancestor stories online. From major genealogy websites to lesser-known resources, here's a brief comparison of the options.
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By combining DNA with traditional family history research, investigative genetic genealogists are solving cold cases. Here's how they do it.
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Local histories are among the best sources for biographical information about your ancestors. Here’s what these histories can contain, and where you can find them.
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Flatbed Scanning Q&A: Slides, Photo Negatives and More
Your flatbed scanner can do more than you think. Learn how to quickly scan slides, photo negatives and large items, plus combine multiple scans into one image.
View DetailsHow to Find Your Ancestors in the 1921 UK Census
Discover what the recently released 1921 UK census can teach you about your English and Welsh ancestors.
View DetailsThe Top Canadian Genealogy Websites Premium
If your ancestors came from the Great White North, check out these great genealogy websites (many of them free!) for taking your research to Canada.
View DetailsEllis Island Records: Search Guide to EllisIsland.org and More Premium
Learn search tips on EllisIsland.org, and how you can find your ancestors on other Ellis Island records websites.
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