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Searching the Daughters of the American Revolution Databases Premium

Discover how to search the Daughters of the American Revolution databases to identify Patriot ancestors and access valuable records for your genealogy research.

Your Guide to Finding Loyalist Ancestors in the American Revolution

These genealogy tips and resources will help uncover your Colonial ancestors who remained loyal to Britain—and maybe moved on to Canada after American Independence.

What to Do When You Find Enslavers in Your Family Tree

Finding enslavers in your family tree may make you feel uneasy and wary about presenting that information. Here are some ideas of what to do with such knowledge.

Indentured Servants: Was Your Ancestor One? Premium

Not everyone who wished to come to America could afford it. As a result, indentured servants were common in Colonial America. Was your ancestor one?

How to Research Mayflower Ancestors Premium

If you're one of the 35 million Mayflower's descendants, use these databases and strategies to research your ancestors who made the perilous journey.

Revolutionary War Genealogy and History Websites

These websites will help you learn more about your Revolutionary War ancestors and their world.

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Patriot Games: How to Find Revolutionary War Ancestors Premium

Did your family fight in the American Revolutionary War? Learn about your Revolutionary War genealogy with these expert tips.

Want to Join the DAR or SAR? Here Are 4 Tips for Applying

Embrace your Revolutionary War ancestry by joining the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) or the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR).

Colonial Genealogy Resources

Use this list, organized by state, of some colonial genealogy resources for you to use in your research.

13 Tips for Researching Pioneer Ancestors Premium

Trying to track down pre-1850 records can be tricky. Genealogist Marsha Hoffman Rising shares 13 suggestions for researching pioneer ancestors.