05-23-2024

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Native American Genealogy

Dawes Rolls: Find Your Native American Ancestors (3 Quick Tips)

Understand how to read the Dawes Rolls to find your Native American heritage.

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U.S. Courthouse Records: How To Find and Use Them Successfully

Join instructor Sunny Jane Morton in this 4-week online course. You’ll gain the tools and confidence to overcome U.S. Courthouse research obstacles.

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Organization

A Simple File-naming System for Digital Images

If you’re aiming to get organized, having a file-naming system is key. Check out Denise Levenick’s best practices for managing your photo collection.

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In Case You Missed It!

The recording of our recent live webinar is now available for purchase! You can watch and take notes at your leisure, plus you’ll have access for one full year.

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Cemeteries

How to Conduct Thorough Cemetery Genealogy Research

Cemeteries can provide endless information about your ancestors. It helps to know where to find this information and how to get it. Here’s a guide to help.

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Native American Genealogy

Researching Ancestors Among the Five Tribes — An Interview with Judy Muhn

In this episode, genealogist and author Judy Nimer Muhn discusses how to research ancestors who who belonged to one of the United States’ five largest indigenous tribes today: Navajo, Cherokee, Sioux, Chippewa and Choctaw. Plus, Diahan Southard is back to shed some light on DNA Painter and what third-party DNA tools can tell you about your genetic ancestry.

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