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Confessing a Genealogy Mistake

I was trying to make the research mistake I'm about to confess seem less odious because, well, I don't want you to hold it against Family Tree Magazine, but then I realized that's counter to my point that anyone can make a mistake. Conflicting records contributed to my error, but...

July/August 2013 Everything’s Relative Premium

Down the DrainIt was 1932. As the saying goes, times were tough. We always had a car so my father could develop his new fire equipment business. We always had something to eat and a warm, dry place to live. But being in business for yourself was an uncertain life...

Case Studies: Researching Enslaved Ancestors

Learn the steps renowned genealogists have taken when researching their African American ancestors whose lives were touched by slavery.

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Has your family history knowledge plateaued? Kick it up a notch: Go beyond the basics for new answers to old questions.

Case Studies: Using Online Records to Find Immigrant Ancestors Premium

Save time and energy tracing immigrant ancestors. These four real-life examples show how to use online sources for smoother sailing in your search.

Brick Wall Busters: A Moving Situation Premium

Our expert offers research tips for keeping up with a third-great-grandma on the go.

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Case Study: Finding Elusive Female Ancestors Premium

Frustrated trying to find your female ancestors? Use our guide for researching and writing about the women in your family tree.