How to Request Genealogy Records (Plus Sample Letters)
Sometimes, you have to take your research offline. Check out these useful tips for ordering records from brick-and-mortar institutions like archives and libraries.
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From Sea to Shining Sea: A United States Expansion Map Premium
America's size nearly tripled as the United States grew in the 1800s. This US expansion map shows the country's major land gains.
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38 Genealogy Records You Must Find in Person Premium
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
Are you interested in learning how to access old records on microfilm? Check out our step-by-step tutorial to learn the process!
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7 Online Records to Search for Today Premium
Are you ready to start searching for records online, but not sure where to start? We've got you covered with our tips on the 7 types of records you should start looking for, and where you can find them.
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A Trail of Clues: How to Research Ancestors in Old Records Premium
How do you get from a single old record to a fleshed-out family profile? By following the signs along your ancestor';s trail. In this article, learn how to follow the trail.
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Decipher Faded and Old Records Premium
Found some old records that are faded and hard to read? Watch this short video to get some tricks for making those records legible.
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Cook Up Fresh Family History Premium
Every region prizes its local foods: crisp Washington apples, grain-fed Iowa beef, fresh Maine lobster, sweet Vermont maple syrup. Homegrown favorites like these are proudly offered at roadside stands and on restaurant menus. Savvy visitors quickly learn what produce, dishes and delicacies to savor during their stays. There’s such...
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Using Archival Portals To Locate Manuscripts
Start your manuscript hunt by using these key online archival portals to check for manuscripts in Canada, Great Britain and the United States.
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Endangered Sources Premium
Don't let your family history wind up in a dumpster or shredder. Glean critical ancestral information from these six genealogy sources—before they disappear.
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