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1940s Mother’s Marriage Advice for Newlyweds Still Rings True Today
This marriage advice for newlyweds, written by a loving mother in 1940, shows that some principles for a happy...
New Records on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch and Findmypast
Search millions of new records on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch & Findmypast, three of the Genealogy Giants. Find...
Episode 217 – The Golden State Killer and Your Genealogy and DNA
Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 217 with Lisa Louise Cooke In this special episode, host and producer Lisa Louise Cooke...
How to Be a Good Mother-in-Law: A Steamer Letter from 1940
This 1940 “steamer letter” is essentially a lesson in how to be a good mother-in-law: Tell your daughter-in-law or...
Get a Second Opinion on Your DNA Test
A second opinion on your DNA test can help your genetic genealogy research in several ways. Your DNA Guide Diahan...
Registration for FGS 2018 Is Open
Here's the latest news from the Federation of Genealogical Societies and their 2018 conference. FOR...
How to Use the FamilySearch Catalog: Your Ultimate Portal to Free Genealogy Records
Every genealogist should know how to search the FamilySearch Catalog, a portal to nearly 750 million FREE historical...
5 Free Online Historical Maps for Genealogy
These free online historical maps may help you learn more about your ancestors’ daily lives and flesh out your family...