01-15-2025

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Heirlooms

Family Heirlooms: How to Care for the Most Common Types

If you don’t know how to organize and properly store your family heirlooms, fear not! Learn expert tips from an archivist on saving the most common types.

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Trace Your Roots: A Beginner’s Guide to Genealogy

Ready to uncover your family’s story? Our independent study course offers the flexibility to learn on your own schedule and research your family tree like a pro!

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US Genealogy

Melungeons: Are You Part of “The Lost Tribe Of Appalachia”?

The mixed-race Melungeon people from Appalachia can be tough for descendants to trace. Learn some origin theories and tips for starting your research.

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Family Tree Magazine’s Archive Is Now Portable!?

The Family Tree Magazine archive is now available on a USB drive, making it easy to tap into time-tested genealogy expertise. The archive contains every issue from 2000 through 2024, which is over 150 issues in total!

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Occupational

12 Records for Identifying an Ancestor’s Occupation

Identifying what your ancestor did for work is an important part of genealogy research. Here are 12 different record types you can use to learn more about your ancestor’s occupation.

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