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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Using Historical Documents to Capture Student Engagement
Using Historical Documents to Capture Student Engagement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
How Can Naturalization Records Help Your Research? Part I
How Can Naturalization Records Help Your Research? Part I
November 10, 2017
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Research
Bonfire Night in England and Wales
Bonfire Night in England and Wales
November 9, 2017
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English
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Welsh
Why Do Spanish Ancestors Have so Many Last Names?
Why Do Spanish Ancestors Have so Many Last Names?
November 9, 2017
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Ancestor Names
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Research
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Tips
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Vital Records
Wills and Probate in England and Wales
Wills and Probate in England and Wales
November 9, 2017
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Probate Records
Worth of a Penny
Worth of a Penny
November 8, 2017
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Research
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Tips
Harvest Your Family History
Harvest Your Family History
November 7, 2017
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Holiday
Research Project Management
Research Project Management
November 6, 2017
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Tips
Using the Social Security Death Index
Using the Social Security Death Index
November 3, 2017
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Resources
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Tips
Electoral Registers in England and Wales
Electoral Registers in England and Wales
November 2, 2017
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English
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Welsh
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Research
Referencing Your Sources
Referencing Your Sources
November 1, 2017
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Tips