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What is a Collateral Relative and Why Do They Matter?
Get the lowdown on this genealogy term and how using collateral research can help you find more information about your family history.
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10 True Genealogy Brick Walls and How to (Possibly!) Break Through Them Premium
That bothersome brick wall may be just a genealogy detour. We'll help you determine if you've truly reached the end or if there's a way to break through your brick wall.
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Family History Q&A: Divorces and Remarriages on Family Tree Charts
Whether for research purposes or decorative display, here are some expert answers on how to create a family tree for nontraditional families.
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Reconstructing Romances: 5 Family Tree-Building Tips Premium
Many past romances helped shape your family tree. In honor of Valentine's Day, use these five family tree-building tips to learn more about exploring your extended family branches.
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Understanding Translation vs. Transliteration
What's the difference between translation and transliteration? Find out here, and why it's handy for a genealogist to understand.
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Case Study: How I Used Chain Migration to Find My Welsh Ancestors Premium
Cluster research is a handy tool for finding one’s ancestors. Here is a case study using chain migration to find Welsh ancestors.
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Can’t Find Your Ancestor? Genealogy Experts Suggest These 6 Tips
Got a frustrating ancestry research problem? Follow these six timeless tips from genealogy experts to work through brick walls and build your family tree.
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Now What: Tracing Living Family Members Premium
Are you uncertain how to go about tracking down family that you've lost touch with? David A. Fryxell answers your genealogy research questions in Now What.
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Now What: Researching Famous Historical Ancestors Premium
How do you research the history of a famous ancestor? David A. Fryxell answers your genealogy research questions in Now What.
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4 Ways to Solve Genealogy Problems Premium
Sooner or later, we all hit a snag in our research, when the records we're expecting—or even just hoping for—don't seem to exist. Here are some approaches you might not have tried, and will bring success.
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