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Sealed Adoption Records: Case Closed? Premium

Are your state's adoption records sealed? Here are a few tips that still may help you find the information you're looking for.

Lost and Foundlings: A Tip for Tracing Orphans Pre-Adoption Premium

What's the best way to trace orphaned ancestors prior to adoption? Here's a quick tip.

All Aboard with Orphan Train Research Premium

Did your ancestor ride an "orphan train" from the big city to be fostered in the country? Learn the best approaches for tracing these unique orphans.

Finding a Birth Family Means Hunting for Hidden Roots Premium

For the 32 million Americans whose families have been touched by adoption, even the immediate past can be a puzzle. Here's how to start finding your family tree when your roots are a secret.