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    8 Tips for Finding Ancestors Prior to 1850

    By: Shelley K. Bishop

    Ancestors are hard to find before 1850. Scarce records and incomplete censuses prevail. We've got eight tips for discovering your distant roots!

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    How to Celebrate Family History Month in October

    By: Editors of Family Tree Magazine

    Family History Month has been celebrated every October since 2001. Discover all the ways you can join in on the fun and honor your own family history.

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    What Is a DD214 Form?: A Section-by-Section Look

    By: George G. Morgan

    A DD214, or discharge paper, can be confusing with military acronyms and jargon. Start deciphering the form to learn more about your veteran's service.

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    Online Tree or Genealogy Software: Where to Keep Your Data

    By: Rick Crume

    Deciding where you want to store your family tree, whether online or via software, can be a tough choice. Here, we'll provide you with the tools to determine which online tree or family history software is best for you!

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    Preserve Your Old Family Photos Free eBook

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    Get tips on how to fix old photos that have suffered damage digitally, plus learn how to document your inventory of old family photos with this free ebook.

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    Interview a Relative About Family History

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    Grandparents and older relatives can tell you their memories of your family from before you were born. Here are some great interview questions to ask.

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    Request Your Ancestor’s Military Discharge Papers

    By: Editors of Family Tree Magazine

    US military records such as the DD 214 aren’t in online databases, but they can be requested from the National Archives and Records Administration. Learn how you can get a copy of your ancestor's discharge papers. 

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    17 Types of US Records to Check for Immigrant Ancestors

    By: Sunny Jane Morton

    These 17 sources will take you from arrivals to alien registers, from foreign-language newspapers published in US cities to federal military documents.

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    3 New Ways to Learn About Your Ancestor’s Military Service

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    On Memorial Day, Americans traditionally place flowers on the graves of those who died in military service. We'll share three new ways to honor your ancestors who served by discovering their wartime experiences.

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