When may it pay off to look at the same records or indexes twice? When you can compare them on different genealogy...
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4 Ways to Power Up Your Courthouse Research Skillls
These 4 tips for courthouse research will help you get the most out of your searches for U.S. courthouse...
3 Reasons to Test Your DNA for Genealogy
Why test your DNA for genealogy without even having a specific research question in mind? Here are 3 reasons. My...
Free Beginner Genealogy Podcast Series (Also Great for Do-Overs!)
A free podcast series for beginner genealogy, The Family History: Genealogy Made Easy podcast series offers...
Military Bounty Land: Can You Claim Your Ancestor’s Share?
Can a descendant claim an ancestor's unused military bounty land award? Judy Russell, the Legal Genealogist, takes on...
Two Mysterious Deaths in the Family! Time to Use Google for Genealogy
The mysterious deaths of a father and son present a perfect opportunity for using Google for genealogy. Recently I...
“Is That Software Expired?” Why I Wouldn’t Use Obsolete Family Tree Maker Software
As Family Tree Maker software nears the end of its product lifecycle, many may wonder how far past the "expiration...
How to Use a Microfilm Reader or a Microfiche Reader
Not sure how to use microfilm or microfiche readers? Watch these quick video tutorials before your next trip to the...
How to Approach a Genealogist about an Error on an Ancestry Family Tree
Is someone else's Ancestry family tree causing a pain in your own tree trunk? Here's a way to approach it--nicely!...