Author: Sunny Jane Morton

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Comparing Details in Marriage Records for the Same Ancestors

You might be surprised by the different details provided in records covering the same ancestral event. We show you the differences among an 1889 marriage index, civil marriage record and church marriage register for the same couple.

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A Trail of Clues: How to Research Ancestors in Old Records Premium

How do you get from a single old record to a fleshed-out family profile? By following the signs along your ancestor';s trail. In this article, learn how to follow the trail.

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City Guide to New Orleans Premium

Have family history in New Orleans? From fast facts to key resource, here's your guide to finding relatives in the Big Easy.

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United States Legal History Resources Premium

The old laws that affected your ancestors' lives are important to your genealogy research.

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Reconstructing Your Ancestor’s Neighborhood Premium

We'll show you how to use old records, maps and photos to recreate the place your family called home, and open a window into their lives.

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Genealogy Insider: Going Global Premium

Genealogy sites are expanding their reach to communities around the world, adding records and databases for those with ancestors from underserved regions.

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The Genealogist’s Guide to Church Records Premium

Learn how church records can reveal immigrant ancestors' origins, provide mystery parents' names, stand in for missing birth records and more.

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4 Ways to Jog Your Memories for Recording Your Own History

Struggling to remember part of your past? Check out these four quick ways to spark memories from the author of a workbook on capturing stories of a lifetime.

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