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Katharine Garstka, W.R. Garstka

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Katharine Garstka specializes in genealogical research and in historical and genealogical writing.

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Genealogical Research Methods

Articles in the Genealogical Research Methods section can lead you to overlooked resources, and give you new ideas that will aid your research. Some of the resources and methods described here are locality-specific, such as vital records for Australia and New Zealand, while others are more general and can help genealogists around the world.

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Latest articles in Genealogical Research Methods

 Immigrant Ship Information in the New York Times

Details about the journey of your immigrant ancestors to New York might be found in the 19th century and early 20th century issues of the New York Times.

Mar 27, 2012 – William L. Wunder

History for Genealogists, by Judy Jacobson: A Book Review

"History for Genealogists: Using Chronological Time Lines to Find and Understand Your Ancestors" is a unique compilation of historical information.

Sep 29, 2011 – Katharine Garstka

Ancestry Adds Sons of the American Revolution Applications

SAR membership applications from 1889 to 1970 are some of the latest additions to the Ancestry.com website and a useful source for new applicants.

Aug 30, 2011 – Katharine Garstka

How to Start Researching a Family Tree and Genealogy

Want to know more about your family's history? Where to start researching genealogy? This article explains how to get started building a family tree.

Jul 13, 2011 – Hillary Smith

Break Through Your Genealogical Brick Wall: Study History

Many beginning genealogists who start tracing their ancestors hit a brick wall fairly early. Getting beyond that wall may require hitting the history books.

Jun 25, 2011 – Katharine Garstka

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