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Death records contain a wealth of genealogical information as well as provide key clues leading to other vital records and avenues of research.

If you have ancestors from Missouri, there's a great free online resource you should know about: the Missouri Digital Heritage website.

Do a genealogical home survey to find info for your family tree. Look for old photographs, letters and diaries, scrapbooks, family Bibles, heirlooms.

Do a genealogical home survey to find info for your family tree. Look for birth, marriage, death certificates; legal & citizenship papers, military and school records.

After a search of the BMD Index for England and Wales, order the actual birth, marriage or death certificate, or connect with others on a certificate exchange.

The General Register Office holds all the BMD (birth, marriage and death) records for England and Wales since 1837. Find ancestors in the BMD Index to order certificates.

Knowing where to look for birth, marriage and death certificates is half the battle. The second half is contacting the records offices and trying to get copies made.

Civil registration for the UK began in England and Wales in 1837. So what family history information can be found on those certificates of births, marriages and deaths?

While grieving the death of a family member or friend, the experience can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, there are some effective methods for coping with death.

Birth, death, marriage, and divorce records not only document important life events in your ancestors' lives, but also provide hints for further genealogical research.

Here are definitions of basic genealogy terms for the beginning family tree researcher, including vital records, pedigrees, primary sources, parish records, census.

A writer, editor and critic, Poe is credited as the creator of two literary forms, mysteries and horror. His demise reflects both.

Genealogy, when done correctly, is a science with a long history of enjoyment. Experience has demonstrated best methods to follow. Learn about mistakes to avoid.

Get help planning a funeral with these suggestions and a checklist of things to do.

From making funeral arrangements to paying debts to probating the will to distributing the estate, the duties and responsibilities of an executor of an estate.

Ma Rainey returns to Columbus and becomes a theatrical businesswoman. On December 22, 1939, Gertrude Pridgett 'Ma' Rainey died.

Students who finish school and find themselves unemployed or underemployed may have trouble repaying their student loans. Here are some options.

A lack of knowledge, early discharge from hospitals, and poor medical oversight all play a part in medication errors that result in deaths at home.

Director Pilar Prassas explores the battle to legalize same-sex marriage in her documentary "In Sickness and In Health."

Search Angels help adoptees find biological parent and adoption information in local libraries, through adoption registries and on the internet at low or no cost.

The American Diabetes Association reports 7.8% (23.6 million adults and children) of the U.S. population has diabetes, with 1.6 million new cases diagnosed each year.

Investigating the furthest reaches of your family history can be quite an adventure, one that can easily lead you astray. Below are some tips to keep yourself on track.

It is the age of online genealogy resources copied to personal files and CDs, but some basic books on your shelf can facilitate your trek down the ancestral trail.

The number of death certificates issued in England and Wales in 2006 mentioning Clostridium difficile (C. diff) increased to 6,480.

Outlines the results of CDC research related to the choking game and lists warning signs that a teen is participating in the game.

Pension applications of Revolutionary War soldiers are a family information treasure trove. They also give another perspective on news-making events of the era.

Genealogy records such as historic newspapers, online family trees, published family histories, even birth certificates have potential errors to be aware of.

The value of genealogical information can vary within a historical record. Here are guidelines on primary vs secondary, original vs derivative categories.

Use a filing system of colored folders to organize genealogy papers by family. Find records easily, plan new research, prepare quickly for a library or archive trip.

After the sudden death of King of Pop, Michael Jackson, everyone is waiting on the results of the forensic toxicology tests, which may be inconclusive.

U. S. Social Security Applications contain data on numerous people born after 1865. This data is of genealogical significance to family researchers.

Public records are the bread and butter of family tree research. Take advantage of historical societies to help locate public records for your ancestors.

When arranging a burial, most people employ a professional to help with the practicalities. This article gives tips and guidance on what to consider when appointing one.

The Caribbean islands have always been a popular venue for weddings: know the facts about how to get married in the Caribbean before choosing the tropical idyll.

Read any non-fiction book and there will be a bibliography in the back few pages. So how and why should a biography writer write a bibliography?

For an unforgettable wedding nothing beats having your big day in Jamaica. Capture the moment on pristine sandy beaches or in a lush tropical garden.

The music and life of Michael Jackson touched virtually every community in the world and the generosity of his talent is still felt in some of the most remote capitals.

As land for burial becomes both more scarce and more expensive, more and more older adults are considering cremation as it offers both affordability and dignity.

Between 1977 and 1983 North Korea abducted Japanese citizens from Japan and Europe and doubts over the whereabouts of the victims still plague relations between them.

The Greater Omaha Genealogical Society (GOGS), working with the Omaha Public Library, has compiled an obituary index of over 100,000 names -- and it's still growing!

Learn about online public records directories and how to use them to retrieve a myriad of public documents.

Family history and ancestry are often popular topics for writing a biography. Sometimes it just takes an interesting story or photography that can lead to much more.

DNA has proved that there were no survivors of the Romanov massacre of 1918. Despite this, some believe that potential heirs to the Russian throne still exist.

A guide for parents on how to help their child write an autobiography or do a family tree project for school.

Every writer has a favourite place to write. For those lucky enough to have an entire room (or corner of a room), here is how to decorate for inspiration and productivity

Starting your family tree research requires extensive planning and investigation. Get your public records project off to a good start by using your state archives office.

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Houdini was fascinated with what was called the occult during his time. He publicly debunked mediums he believed to be fraudulent. Could this have put him in harm's way?

Immigrant Angelina Napolitano killed her violent husband on Easter Sunday 1911.

Before diving into the World Wide Web, genealogists start with basic family information. Only then can the family tree begin to grow, with carefully chosen resources.