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Unveiling the Hidden Stories of Our Ancestors: The Unparalleled Genealogical Value of Sanborn Maps

Unveiling the Hidden Stories of Our Ancestors: The Unparalleled Genealogical Value of Sanborn Maps

October 3, 2023
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Family History
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Genealogy
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Research
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Maps
The Role of Newspapers in Tracing Your Ancestors: Unfolding Stories from the Past

The Role of Newspapers in Tracing Your Ancestors: Unfolding Stories from the Past

September 16, 2022
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Genealogy
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Newspapers
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Family History
Understanding the Importance of Land Records in Genealogy: A Guide to Unearthing Ancestral Roots

Understanding the Importance of Land Records in Genealogy: A Guide to Unearthing Ancestral Roots

September 2, 2022
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Land Records
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Genealogy
The Influence of Religion on Family Histories: A Genealogical Exploration

The Influence of Religion on Family Histories: A Genealogical Exploration

August 19, 2022
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Religion
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Family History
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Genealogy
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Jewish
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Catholic
Exploring the World of Census Records: A Genealogist's Guide

Exploring the World of Census Records: A Genealogist's Guide

August 5, 2022
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Census
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Genealogy 101
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Tips
The Impact of Immigration on Family Histories: A Genealogical Perspective

The Impact of Immigration on Family Histories: A Genealogical Perspective

July 29, 2022
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Family History
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Genealogy
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Canada
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English
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Family Tree
Deciphering Old Handwriting: A Guide for Genealogists

Deciphering Old Handwriting: A Guide for Genealogists

July 22, 2022
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Genealogy
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Tips
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Paleography
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Handwriting
The Role of DNA Testing in Genealogical Research: A Guide

The Role of DNA Testing in Genealogical Research: A Guide

July 15, 2022
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DNA
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Genealogy
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Adoption
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Brick Walls
Unearthing Your Family's Military History: A Comprehensive Guide

Unearthing Your Family's Military History: A Comprehensive Guide

July 8, 2022
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Military Records
Tracing Your Roots: A Beginner's Guide to Genealogy

Tracing Your Roots: A Beginner's Guide to Genealogy

July 1, 2022
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Genealogy 101
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Genealogy
How to Use Marginal Annotations in French Deeds

How to Use Marginal Annotations in French Deeds

March 20, 2018
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French
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Research
III. Explaining Genealogic Germany – Some notes on civil records

III. Explaining Genealogic Germany – Some notes on civil records

March 19, 2018
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German
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Research
5 More Tips for Embarking on African-American Genealogy

5 More Tips for Embarking on African-American Genealogy

March 16, 2018
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African American
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Research
5 Tips for Embarking on African-American Genealogy

5 Tips for Embarking on African-American Genealogy

March 15, 2018
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African American
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Tips
Marginal Annotations in French Deeds

Marginal Annotations in French Deeds

March 14, 2018
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French
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Research
Using Historical Documents to Capture Student Engagement

Using Historical Documents to Capture Student Engagement

March 13, 2018
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Kids
Mothering Sunday

Mothering Sunday

March 12, 2018
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Holiday
Civil War Pension Records: A Wealth of Knowledge

Civil War Pension Records: A Wealth of Knowledge

March 8, 2018
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Military Records
Going to College…back in the Day…even girls!

Going to College…back in the Day…even girls!

March 7, 2018
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Family History
The History of Polish National Independence Day

The History of Polish National Independence Day

March 6, 2018
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Polish
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Research
The Human Element

The Human Element

March 5, 2018
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Research
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Tips
The Standesamt I. at Berlin and the Civil Records of the Former Eastern Territories of Germany

The Standesamt I. at Berlin and the Civil Records of the Former Eastern Territories of Germany

March 2, 2018
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German
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Tips
Understanding Your Polish Ancestors: Memory of Cursed Soldiers

Understanding Your Polish Ancestors: Memory of Cursed Soldiers

March 1, 2018
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Polish
Disease in Puerto Rico

Disease in Puerto Rico

February 28, 2018
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Research
Galveston: The Ellis Island of Texas

Galveston: The Ellis Island of Texas

February 27, 2018
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Research
The Native American Code Talkers of World War I

The Native American Code Talkers of World War I

February 27, 2018
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Military Records
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Native American
Motivating Others for Genealogical Results

Motivating Others for Genealogical Results

February 26, 2018
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Tips
Finding Records from the War to End All Wars

Finding Records from the War to End All Wars

February 23, 2018
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Military Records
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Research
Finding Children with Learning Difficulties Within Your Family Tree in the late 1800s

Finding Children with Learning Difficulties Within Your Family Tree in the late 1800s

February 22, 2018
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Research
School Log Books: Giving Your Ancestor Character

School Log Books: Giving Your Ancestor Character

February 21, 2018
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Research
World War I Memorial Plaques

World War I Memorial Plaques

February 20, 2018
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Research
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Military Records
NGS Conference in North Carolina

NGS Conference in North Carolina

February 19, 2018
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Archives
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Research
English Easter Celebrations of our Ancestors

English Easter Celebrations of our Ancestors

February 16, 2018
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Holiday
O Canada!

O Canada!

February 15, 2018
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Canada
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Research
The Victorian Deaf in England Part 2: Education and Employment

The Victorian Deaf in England Part 2: Education and Employment

February 14, 2018
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English
The Victorian Deaf in England Part 1: Family Life

The Victorian Deaf in England Part 1: Family Life

February 13, 2018
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English
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Research
Genealogical Sources in Poland

Genealogical Sources in Poland

February 12, 2018
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Polish
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Research
Family Connection – Denmark to the United States

Family Connection – Denmark to the United States

February 9, 2018
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Danish
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Research
Using Pinterest as Part of Your Genealogy Toolbox

Using Pinterest as Part of Your Genealogy Toolbox

February 8, 2018
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Tips
Citizenship in Puerto Rico

Citizenship in Puerto Rico

February 5, 2018
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Census
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Research
Finding the Wayward and the Wanton: Ancestors Who Flew Too Close to the Sun

Finding the Wayward and the Wanton: Ancestors Who Flew Too Close to the Sun

February 2, 2018
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Research
Fun stuff in the 1911 Census

Fun stuff in the 1911 Census

February 1, 2018
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Census
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English
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Welsh
Funeral Home Records: Telling Stories of the Dearly Departed

Funeral Home Records: Telling Stories of the Dearly Departed

January 31, 2018
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Resources
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Vital Records
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Tips
Beginner’s Guide: Document! Document! Document!

Beginner’s Guide: Document! Document! Document!

January 30, 2018
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Genealogy 101
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Research
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Tips
The Problem With Birth Records

The Problem With Birth Records

January 29, 2018
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Research
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Tips
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Vital Records
Combine Religious Records With Related Sources to Discover Family History

Combine Religious Records With Related Sources to Discover Family History

January 26, 2018
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Research
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Tips
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Vital Records
Getting Kids Involved in Genealogy: Part 2

Getting Kids Involved in Genealogy: Part 2

January 25, 2018
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Kids
Getting the Kids Involved in Genealogy

Getting the Kids Involved in Genealogy

January 24, 2018
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Kids
It’s a Grave Situation: Cemeteries, Genealogy, Paying it Forward, and You

It’s a Grave Situation: Cemeteries, Genealogy, Paying it Forward, and You

January 23, 2018
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Research
Free Resources for learning to use your Genetic Test Results for Genealogy

Free Resources for learning to use your Genetic Test Results for Genealogy

January 22, 2018
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DNA
Are Genealogy CD’s Worth It?

Are Genealogy CD’s Worth It?

January 19, 2018
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Resources
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Tips
What Genealogical Information Can Be Found in a Kelly’s Directory?

What Genealogical Information Can Be Found in a Kelly’s Directory?

January 18, 2018
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English
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Research
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Tips
African American Sites to Break Brick Walls

African American Sites to Break Brick Walls

January 17, 2018
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African American
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Brick Walls
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Research
The Hot Genealogy Topic – Family Letters and Diaries

The Hot Genealogy Topic – Family Letters and Diaries

January 16, 2018
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Irish
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Resources
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Tips
Yah Gotta Know the Territory!

Yah Gotta Know the Territory!

January 12, 2018
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Research
The Hidden Value of “Negative” Research Results

The Hidden Value of “Negative” Research Results

January 11, 2018
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Research
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Tips
Census Returns in England and Wales

Census Returns in England and Wales

January 10, 2018
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Census
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English
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Welsh
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Research
Utilizing Muster Rolls to Identify the Dead

Utilizing Muster Rolls to Identify the Dead

January 9, 2018
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Military Records
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Research
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Tips
How Reliable are Parish Registers?

How Reliable are Parish Registers?

January 8, 2018
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English
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Vital Records
Adopted? Starting the Search for Your English Birth Ancestors

Adopted? Starting the Search for Your English Birth Ancestors

January 5, 2018
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Adoption
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English
Mining the 1880 Census Mother Lode: Insanity and Idiocy

Mining the 1880 Census Mother Lode: Insanity and Idiocy

January 4, 2018
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Researching Family Roots in California

Researching Family Roots in California

January 3, 2018
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Research
Then We Saw It, Now We Don’t…

Then We Saw It, Now We Don’t…

January 2, 2018
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Resources
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Vital Records
Using S.M.A.R.T.’s to Crystalize Your Genealogy Goals

Using S.M.A.R.T.’s to Crystalize Your Genealogy Goals

January 1, 2018
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Tips
Civil Registration in England and Wales

Civil Registration in England and Wales

December 29, 2017
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English
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Welsh
Who is Your Intended Audience?

Who is Your Intended Audience?

December 28, 2017
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Recording History
Genealogy on Deadline: Newspapers Bring Ancestors to Life

Genealogy on Deadline: Newspapers Bring Ancestors to Life

December 27, 2017
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Newspapers
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Research
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Tips
The Disrespectful Epidemic Affecting Cemeteries & Historic Sites

The Disrespectful Epidemic Affecting Cemeteries & Historic Sites

December 26, 2017
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Research
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Vital Records
Christmas Past in England

Christmas Past in England

December 25, 2017
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Holiday
What the Neighbours Can Tell You

What the Neighbours Can Tell You

December 21, 2017
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Census
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Research
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Tips
The Hidden Treasure You May Not Know You Have

The Hidden Treasure You May Not Know You Have

December 20, 2017
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Research
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Tips
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Vital Records
Last Minute Gifts for the Genealogist

Last Minute Gifts for the Genealogist

December 19, 2017
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Holiday
Is Your Family’s Heritage Native American? Native American Research Resources

Is Your Family’s Heritage Native American? Native American Research Resources

December 18, 2017
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Native American
All I Want For Christmas

All I Want For Christmas

December 15, 2017
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Holiday
10 Obscure Occupations Found on the 1880 Census

10 Obscure Occupations Found on the 1880 Census

December 14, 2017
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Census
The History of Parish Registers in England and Wales

The History of Parish Registers in England and Wales

December 13, 2017
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English
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Welsh
Oral History: Beginner’s Guide to Interviewing Your Family

Oral History: Beginner’s Guide to Interviewing Your Family

December 12, 2017
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Research
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Oral History
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Tips
Handmade Christmas Presents with a Family History Twist

Handmade Christmas Presents with a Family History Twist

December 11, 2017
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Holiday
Jewish Genealogy Series: Given Names, Here and There

Jewish Genealogy Series: Given Names, Here and There

December 8, 2017
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Ancestor Names
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Family Spellings
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Jewish
Holiday Traditions: Important to Family Roots

Holiday Traditions: Important to Family Roots

December 7, 2017
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Holiday
State Archives Preserve the Tapestries of Ancestors’ Lives (Part II)

State Archives Preserve the Tapestries of Ancestors’ Lives (Part II)

December 6, 2017
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Archives
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Research
State Archives Preserve the Tapestries of Ancestors’ Lives (Part I)

State Archives Preserve the Tapestries of Ancestors’ Lives (Part I)

December 5, 2017
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Archives
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Research
Newspaper Archives in England and Wales

Newspaper Archives in England and Wales

December 4, 2017
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Resources
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Newspapers
GPS: Where You’ve Been & Where You’re Going

GPS: Where You’ve Been & Where You’re Going

December 1, 2017
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Research
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Tips
Finding Clues within Historic and Topographical Maps

Finding Clues within Historic and Topographical Maps

November 30, 2017
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Research
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Tips
Italian Migration to USA Before, During and After World War 2

Italian Migration to USA Before, During and After World War 2

November 29, 2017
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Italian
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Research
The 4 Main English and Welsh Genealogy Records

The 4 Main English and Welsh Genealogy Records

November 28, 2017
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English
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Welsh
What's Your Food Story

What's Your Food Story

November 28, 2017
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Holiday
Archival Survival Part II: Colorado, Michigan, & New Mexico State Archives And Your Family Tree

Archival Survival Part II: Colorado, Michigan, & New Mexico State Archives And Your Family Tree

November 27, 2017
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Archives
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Tips
Archival Survival: California, Missouri, and Texas Archives Enhance Family Sleuthing

Archival Survival: California, Missouri, and Texas Archives Enhance Family Sleuthing

November 24, 2017
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Archives
Giving Thanks for Overlooked Ancestor Resources

Giving Thanks for Overlooked Ancestor Resources

November 23, 2017
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Research
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Resources
Communicating for Results

Communicating for Results

November 22, 2017
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Tips
Harness Social Media to Connect to Your Ancestors’ World

Harness Social Media to Connect to Your Ancestors’ World

November 21, 2017
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Research
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Tips
Top 5 Ways to Save Antique Photos, Letters and Documents

Top 5 Ways to Save Antique Photos, Letters and Documents

November 21, 2017
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Family Photos
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Photographs
Demolishing Research Brick Walls

Demolishing Research Brick Walls

November 20, 2017
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Brick Walls
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Research
November a Time for Family Memories

November a Time for Family Memories

November 17, 2017
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Holiday
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Recording History
Jewish Genealogy: Periods of Mass Emigration and Immigration

Jewish Genealogy: Periods of Mass Emigration and Immigration

November 16, 2017
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Jewish
Beginning Your Polish Research

Beginning Your Polish Research

November 15, 2017
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Polish
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Research
Mrs. John Smith – Why It’s so Hard to Find Information about Female Ancestors

Mrs. John Smith – Why It’s so Hard to Find Information about Female Ancestors

November 14, 2017
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Irish
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Research
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Tips
How can Naturalization Records Help Your Research? (Part II)

How can Naturalization Records Help Your Research? (Part II)

November 13, 2017
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Research