Time Capsule: A Hopeless Place Premium
Read a brief first-hand account of a prison for females in the 1800s.
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Document Detective: Voter Registration Premium
Voter registration records can be a surprisingly helpful resource for genealogy. Here are six things you can learn about your ancestor from these records.
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It’s Academic Premium
Give your research methodology a makeover by utilizing an overlooked and underused resource: college and university libraries.
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Using Published Family Histories for Your Genealogy Research Premium
Published family histories can save or sink your research. Follow our advice for finding these potential genealogy treasure troves and mining the good information while weeding out the bad.
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How to Trace Your Ancestors in Voter Records
Voter records are often overlooked resources for genealogy. We'll go over how to begin your search for your ancestor's voter records, as well as how to research in various states and counties.
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Now What? Accuracy of Social Security Applications Premium
Were the data on Social Security card applications verified? Expert answers for your genealogical questions.
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Now What? Online: Researching Ancestors Who Were Freemasons Premium
Here's how to track down records of ancestors who were Free and Accepted Masons.
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How to Identify Fraternal Insignia in Photos Premium
Discover the meaning behind unusual insignia in ancestral portraits.
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Researching “Black Sheep” Ancestors with Criminal Records Premium
If your ancestor strayed to the wrong side of the law, we’ll help you conduct a genealogical investigation into a bounty of criminal records.
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Medical Attention Premium
Learning about your ancestors’ maladies can help revive your research—and even improve your own health. We’ll show you how medical history can become your genealogical antidote.
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