04-30-2024

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Projects

5 Genealogy Activities for April

April showers bring May flowers—and hopefully great things for your research! These five projects will get you started.

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Starting Soon! Organize Your Genealogy Research

Family historians often end up with an embarrassment of riches. Don’t let your genealogy research overwhelm you. Get the key to managing your genealogy with the organization tips and techniques in this 4-week course!

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Strategies

5 Genealogy “Crimes” You Should Forgive Yourself For (Plus Some You Shouldn’t)

Here are a few genealogy “crimes” that you should be able to get away with. Plus, a few crimes where we’ll let you off with a warning—this time!

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104 Pages of Articles and Helpful Tips

The Beginner’s Guide to Genealogy is now in print! This easy-to-understand guide book will help you find your ancestors efficiently and with confidence.

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DNA

How to Take Advantage of the Tools at GEDmatch: A Basic Primer

GEDmatch allows you to compare your DNA test results with other results from many of the top testing companies. Here is a guide for using many of its tools.

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Case Studies

Case Study: 6 Steps for Handling Surprises in Your DNA Results

How do you handle shocking news about your DNA? One woman shares how she worked through the complex emotions of discovering she was conceived via a sperm donor.

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Projects

Growing Memories: A Guide to Cultivating Your Own Memorial Garden

Gardening offers more than a chance to connect with nature, it also allows you to memorialize family. Here are some tips to help care for a memorial garden.

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