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How to Learn What Your Ancestor’s Life Was Really Like
Here are a few ways you can step into the shoes of your ancestors and learn more about their everyday lives.
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The Big Picture: Using Mind Mapping to Organize Research Ideas
When the dreaded brick wall hits, genealogists often step back and collect their thoughts. A difficult problem may require a plan of attack, and you can create such a plan in a brainstorming session in which you generate as many ideas as possible. In this guest post, author and...
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It Takes Two: The Research Benefits of a Two-Monitor System
Handling all your data and research can be a struggle. In this guest post, author and co-host of the Genealogy Guys podcast Drew Smith explains why it’s important to have dual screens in your workspace to best keep your research organized.Before genealogists had the benefit of computers, they used...
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Navigating The Research Process Premium
Research your family tree's genealogy like a professional genealogist
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How to Create an Organized Research Plan Premium
Tackling a tough genealogy research problem requires an organized approach. We’ll help you determine your destination and map out your route to get there.
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7 Strategies for Researching the Right Ancestor and Avoiding Mixups Premium
Avoid researching the wrong ancestor with these tips for separating the right family member from the crowd.
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Easier Source Citation With Your Genealogy Software Premium
Source citations need not be a source of misery. Learn how three popular genealogy software programs make it easy to track where you find your family facts.
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Crowding Around Premium
Don’t go at it alone! Learn how to tap other genealogists’ expertise by using the web to crowdsource your research.
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Time-Saving Genealogy Tips: How I Keep My Research Log
I'm on a pause in my genealogy research. Aside from the usual running after the kiddos, trying to keep up at work, and summertime family events, we're packing up and moving our house. One thing I've been doing that I hope will help me pick up my research after...
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Genealogy Brick Wall Busters: 10 Places to Find Your Ancestor’s Family, Friends and Neighbors
Our ancestors tended to move with and marry into particular groups of people, and tracing those "clusters" is a key strategy to break through genealogy brick walls.
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