06-20-2025

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Family Tree Magazine

Female Ancestors

How to Learn About Working Women in Old Family Photos

Did your female ancestors work outside the home? In this article, the photo detective, Maureen Taylor, demonstrates how you can find clues to your great-grandma’s occupation in old photographs.

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Civil War Cheat Sheet: Expert Advice for Ancestor Research

Could a Civil War soldier or sailor be in your family tree? This 8-page cheat sheet unlocks the key steps and resources for discovering your ancestor’s service.

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