04-15-2025

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African American Genealogy

Case Study: Research Clues from Understanding Slavery Law

The free “Slavery in America and the World” digital library at Hein Online has surpassed a million pages. Here’s one example of how understanding slavery law can reveal clues for your genealogy research.

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Websites

How to Navigate Dead Fred’s Genealogy Photo Archive

Dead Fred lets you search for old family photos and add your own. Here’s a guide that offers tips for using the site’s search functions and other features.

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U.S. Census Research Made Easy

This convenient cheat sheet is your go-to guide for quick tips and essential resources, making U.S. Census research faster and easier than ever.

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The Genealogist’s Guide to Tax Records

They say the only two certainties are death and taxes. Genealogists are well-acquainted with the former, but tax records elude many. Here’s how to find them.

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