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Research Skills Articles
How to Find Recent Genealogy Records That Are Not Online Yet
Records that have been created recently are difficult to find and access. Some privacy laws protect, and hinder, our...
Celebrating Freedom and Records Access: 50 Years of FOIA and Genealogy
Happy July 4th--and Happy 50th to the Freedom of Information Act! Read more about the FOIA and genealogy records we...
Using the US Public Records Index for Genealogy
The US Public Records Index can be useful for genealogy--if you understand what it is and how to use it properly....
Calculate Lot Size for an Ancestor’s Property with Free Online Tool
Use this free online tool to calculate lot size for an ancestor's piece of property. The drawing tools overlaid on...
Census Research Tip: Why Look at the Same Thing Twice
When may it pay off to look at the same records or indexes twice? When you can compare them on different genealogy...
YDNA for Genealogy: 3 Scenarios When YDNA is Useful
Have you been wondering what's up with the Y? After taking an autosomal DNA test, many genealogists want...
3 Tips for Finding WWI Ancestors and Their Stories
How did World War I affect your family's lives? Start your search with these 3 tips for finding WWI ancestors. Our...
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...