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Newspaper Article Transcription Form

This form can be used to transcribe important details about any newspaper articles that contain important details about your ancestors.

Small Town and State-Specific Newspaper Collections Download

Use this download to locate the newspapers of your ancestor's small town or to zero in on a specific state.

16 Records for Identifying Your Immigrant Ancestor’s Hometown Premium

These sources will help you pinpoint an immigrant ancestor’s Old World town or village of origin.

Free Webinar – Discover Your Family in the 1950 Census

Learn about the release of the 1950 US Census and what to expect after the census is released in this webinar recording.

The Genealogist’s Guide to Local Histories Premium

Local histories are among the best sources for biographical information about your ancestors. Here’s what these histories can contain, and where you can find them.

How to File a FOIA Request for Genealogy Records

Request copies of federal government records via the Freedom of Information Act using these four simple steps.

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The Government and Genealogy Records: What You Should Know Premium

Learn what records the government creates, how to access them, and why genealogists should vote.

Common Kinship Terms Found in Records Premium

Kinship terms can become very important in analyzing the records that use them. In the Colonial Era, terms such as cousin and nephew had different meanings than in modern times. An “in-law” was usually a stepparent, a “cousin” could be a nephew, and a “nephew” could be a grandchild. Listed below are some of the terms used in American society to identify collateral relatives.