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Using Voter Records in Genealogy: Finding Ancestors at the Polls Premium

Voter and election records are often-overlooked tools that documented identity, residency and citizenship. Learn more about these records, how voting rights evolved and how to locate these documents.

Discover Your Family Story This Holiday Season!

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

A Genealogist’s Guide to Homesteading Records and Research Premium

This article explains what homesteading entails and how genealogists can find and use homesteading records in their own research.

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.

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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.