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    Free Webinar – Discover Your Family in the 1950 Census

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    How to File a FOIA Request for Genealogy Records Premium

    Request copies of federal government records via the Freedom of Information Act using these four simple steps.

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    The Government and Genealogy Records: What You Should Know Premium

    Learn what records the government creates, how to access them, and why genealogists should vote.

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    Common Kinship Terms Found in Records Premium

    Kinship terms can become very important in analyzing the records that use them. In the Colonial Era, terms such as cousin and nephew had different meanings than in modern times. An “in-law” was usually a stepparent, a “cousin” could be a nephew, and a “nephew” could be a grandchild. Listed below are some of the terms used in American society to identify collateral relatives. 

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    How to Evaluate Sources in Genealogy Research: Original or Derivative? Premium

    Learn the difference between original and derivative records and how important they are to understanding and evaluating sources for your research.

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    How to Request Genealogy Records (Plus Sample Letters)

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    Some of the best genealogy sources won’t be found online. You can make these 38 exciting family history discoveries only in person.

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    Toolkit Tutorial: Accessing Old Records on Microfilm Premium

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