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Using Voter Records in Genealogy: Finding Ancestors at the Polls
By: Katharine AndrewVoter 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.
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Why You Should Pay Attention to Your AncestryDNA Journeys
By: Diahan SouthardLearn three reasons why you should be putting your AncestryDNA Journeys (and MyHeritage Communities) first when looking for clues about your ancestors.
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Genealogy News Roundup from Family Tree Magazine
By: Katharine AndrewStay current with genealogy news, fresh articles, podcasts and updates in our monthly Family Tree roundup.
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Find a Grave
By: Daniel LoftusFind a Grave is an excellent tool for genealogists. This article offers some tips of what to do and what to avoid as you use it.
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Top French Genealogy Websites and Online Resources
By: Paul WoodburyFind your ancestors in historical records, maps, and photos held at these—the best French genealogy websites.
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Translating Old Genealogy Records: 20 Top Tools
By: Rick CrumeOne of the biggest challenges genealogists face is translating foreign-language records, especially if the handwriting is hard to read. Fortunately, many online tools can help you.
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RootsWeb: What Happened to the ‘Granddaddy’ of Genealogy Websites?
By: Andrew KochThough frozen in read-only status, the longstanding site still has resources worth using. Here’s a history of RootsWeb and how you can use it today.
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A Guide to Libraries for Genealogy Research
By: Melina PapadopoulosLibraries can offer genealogists so many valuable resources for finding their ancestors, beyond just books. Here is a breakdown of all things libraries.
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A Guide to Photography for Genealogy Research and Projects
By: Melina PapadopoulosThis comprehensive article provides answers to questions about old photos, definitions to common photography terms, and links to valuable articles, downloads and resources.
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5 Genealogy Activities for March: Spring into Family History
By: Andrew KochConnect with your cultural heritage and spring-clean your genealogy research with these tasks.
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