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Using Vertical Files in Archives
Vertical files in archives are like Forrest Gump’s proverbial box of chocolates: you never know what you’re going to...
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....
Here’s the Reason NOT to be a Genealogy Hoarder
If you may fit the description of a “genealogy hoarder,” you should read this letter from Roland. He...
New European Genealogy Records Now Online
Here’s a roundup of European genealogy records recently published online: Danish military conscription rolls and the...
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...
Scots-Irish Genealogy: Getting Started
Researching your Scots-Irish genealogy is easier if you can identify your ancestors as Scots-Irish! The Scots-Irish...
Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Episode 155: Grappling with a Unique Family Legacy
In the new Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Episode 155, Lisa Louise Cooke talks with author Sylvia Brown...
Creating Free Online Memorials for Deceased Relatives: A New Option from Ancestry.com
Creating free online memorials for your deceased relatives and ancestors is a wonderful way to remember...