Browse-only collections at Ancestry and other genealogy websites are sometimes viewed as inaccessible, but they are...
How to Find and Browse Unindexed Records at Ancestry – The Better Browsing Checklist
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Research Skills Articles
Are You a Cookie Cutter Genealogist?
Two of my favorite things, cookies and genealogy, have more in common than you might think! Follow me down this...
6 Sources that May Name Your Ancestors’ Parents
Have you reached a dead end on one branch of your family tree--you can't find the parents' names? Check out these...
Pennsylvania Genealogy Brick Wall Strategies
It’s a common Pennsylvania genealogy brick wall: “My ancestors are from PA—but I don’t know where!” Pennsylvania...
7 Sources for Finding Immigrant Ancestors
If you have immigrant ancestors who arrived in the U.S in the 1900s, these 7 sources can help you track their...
Finding Unprocessed Records at an Archive
This isn’t a mess—it’s a pile of unprocessed records at an archive, and buried within may be clues about your family...
How to Research Your Ancestors’ Occupations
Tracing your ancestors' occupations can be one of the best ways to learn more about their everyday lives, skills,...
When to Hire a Translator for Genealogy Documents
Sometimes it’s best to hire a translator for genealogy documents--even if you're a committed DIY-family historian....
Using Wills and Probate Records in Genealogy Research
Using wills and probate records for genealogy can lead to unexpected “inheritances” of your own: clues about...