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Family History Centers
Family History Centers are valuable archives for the genealogist. Here are some sites to get you ready for a trip to your local branch.
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Family History Centers of the Church of the Latterday Saints
Obtaining genealogical records from Italy (or anywhere, really) can be somewhat frustrating. Luckily, the Church of the Latter Day Saints has copies of vital records from around the world... and they're willing to share with non-members!
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US CENSUS PART III: THE CENSUS AND THE FAMILY HISTORY CENTERS
tips on using the FHCenters to find census records
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Best Genealogy Resources for Beginners
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.
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Free Genealogy Websites
People who do family history research as a hobby or a profession are called genealogists, and genealogy is becoming a popular hobby. Some websites help keep costs down.
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Finding Quaker Ancestors
A launch pad for tracing Quaker ancestors is the Encyclopedia of Quaker Genealogy. Here are tips for locating and using it.
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The FamilySearch Internet Genealogical Service
Tips on how to make full use of this valuable site.
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What is the International Genealogical Index
Learn all about the International Genealogical Index, an index covering over millions of deceased individuals from areas around the globe, and how to navigate it.
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Where to Look for Genealogical Resources
From online databases and state websites to public libraries and the International Genealogy Index, a guide to locating resources for family tree research.
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Learning Your Genealogy Terms
Learning the meanings of commonly-used terms in genealogy can help in your research, and keep you from mixing up cousins and siblings.
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Locating Maiden Names of Women Ancestors
In genealogy female ancestors are most commonly revealed as "wife of", with unknown maiden names. Here are 10 tips for finding them in public records and other places.
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Using the Federal Census, Part II
The U.S. Federal Census can be a very useful tool in furthering your family history research. Here is some information to get you started, including a few clues about the Soundex Code.
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A Last Word on Libraries
Libraries can be a valuable extension to our genealogy research. This week we will look at the Allen County Public Library, home of PERSI.
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Census Rolls on Microfilm
Names of tribes with census records on microfilm (other than the Cherokee rolls outlined in the aricle of July 6) and a link to the microfilm numbers for those tribes.
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Italian Church Records
The Catholic Church has, throughout history, been an important institution in the lives of Italians. Learn what vital records are available from your ancestor's church and how to obtain them.
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LDS Genealogy
Since the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints requires its members to research their ancestors, they have amassed a huge genealogy database.
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PERSI - the PERiodical Source Index
finding articles about your ancestor
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Find Ancestors - 1850, 1860, 1870 Federal Census
The 1850, 1860 & 1870 US Federal Census Records were first to list every person by name. Genealogical data includes age, birthplace, and clues to land records.
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Find Ancestors in the 1880 US Federal Census
The 1880 Federal Census Record is a gold mine for genealogical data. Relation to head of house & parents' birthplace are listed. Census indexes have replaced the Soundex.
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The Emigrant Savings Bank and Irish Immigrants
The Emigrant Savings Bank served Irish and other immigrants in the 1850s and later. Genealogy information may include hometown, parents names, and immigration date.
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US CENSUS PART II: THE SOUNDEX INDEXES
finding a census schedule at the NARA
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Find Ancestors – 1900 & 1910 US Federal Census
The 1900 & 1910 Federal Census Records have much data for genealogists, including military service, birth month and year, marriage & immigration information.
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Find Ancestors – 1920 & 1930 US Federal Census
The 1920 and 1930 Federal Census Records contain much genealogical information, and are often the first public record for beginning genealogists to access.
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Finding the Link to Italy: Part II
Finding an ancestor's birthplace can be an enormous stumbling block. If family memory and records don't provide any clues, it's time to dig up state and federal records.
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Where to Find 1890 US Census Substitutes
The 1890 US Federal Census was destroyed by fire. Census substitutes can help find ancestors - state and special censuses, voter rolls, land records, city directories.
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