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Using an Index to Get the Original Genealogy Record
How do you go from your ancestor’s name in a printed or online index to the original record? Just follow this seven-step system.
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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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How to Get the Most Out of Every Genealogy Record
Waaaaaay back in 2000, Family Tree Magazine was born. To celebrate 10 years of helping genealogists trace their family trees, I’ll be sharing some of our best advice from each year of publication. Kicking things off, Marcia Yannizze Melnyk’s advice from October 2000 helps you squeeze every drop of usefulness...
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Discovering Your Ancestor’s Personality Through Their Records Premium
You’ve learned when and where they were born, but what were they like? These records can help you profile your ancestors’ unique personalities.
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Top Federal Records to Request for Genealogy Premium
We reveal how to tap into US federal genealogical records from agencies like the Social Security Administration and Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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Now What: Where to Look for Genealogy Records Premium
The level of government that created your ancestor's records—city, county, state or federal—is a clue to finding that record today.
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Top 10 Go-to Genealogy Records Premium
If you're wondering which records you should use to research your family tree, look no further. More likely than not, these 10 types of genealogy records will figure into your family tree research.
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Records 101: Finding and Studying Your Ancestors’ College Records Premium
Your ancestor's college records can reveal a lot about who they were academically and personally. This article offers some tips for finding these records.
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