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Vital Records
Vital records are birth, marriage and death registrations, and can give you a lot more information than just simple names and dates.
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What are Soundex Codes?
If you're new to genealogy, you might be wondering about those letter and number codes used in online databases and family tree software.
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Why Research Your Family Tree?
I'm often asked why I study genealogy or why I research my family tree. I have yet to come up with a reasonable answer, besides "I can't stop".
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Ancestry of George W. Bush
A prominent figure in the news these days, George W. Bush is a president with genealogical ties to old English royalty.
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Ancestry Press
Now you can produce a quality hard-cover book of your genealogy research and family tree charts. All with a few handy online tools from Ancestry.com
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TIMELESS GIFTS
How to turn your genealogy discoveries into holiday gifts.
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Free Genealogy Websites
There is a wealth of genealogical information on the Internet, and much of is it available at no cost. Here are a few of the best free sites for your family tree research
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GEDCOM Files
If you are using a computer program to manage your genealogy research, then you might find that using GEDCOM files can be helpful for sharing what you have with others.
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Genealogy Software
Most genealogy programs offer the same basic features, but you might need to shop around to find the one with the right bells and whistles for your research.
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Genetics and Genealogy
There are several labs that specialize in DNA testing for genealogical reserach purposes. An interesting way to establish your family tree.
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Get Organized
Family tree research will invariably produce mounds of paper records, which can drive you to distraction. Find a genealogy filing system that works for you.
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Get Started in Genealogy
Researching your family can be a daunting task, so its best if you just take it one step at a time. First of all, you have to actually begin.
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Graveyard Research
Tired of doing all your research online or in the library? Well, get out and visit the family cemetary. There are many things you can learn in a graveyard.
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Managing Genealogy Research
Stay organized when doing your family tree research, and that includes knowing what you need to work on next. Focus your genealogy searches to make the most of your time.
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Progress and a Family Tree
What happens to the family business when things change?
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Publishing Your Family Tree
Get your genealogy out of your computer and onto your bookshelf. Custom printing companies offer you the chance to have your family tree immortalized on paper.
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Research Irish Ancestors
Another collection of handy and very useful genealogy resources, this time for anyone with Irish heritage. It can be hard to access original vital records from overseas.
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Researching Famous Ancestors
Finding notable people in one's family tree is part of the fun of genealogy. There are several good resources for researching your celebrity ancestors.
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SEARCHING FOR DEATH RECORDS
Sites that will help you find the death date of an ancestor.
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Tanguay's Dictionnaire
This 7-volume genealogical work is pretty much necessary for anyone with French-Canadians in their family tree. I've reviewed a CD version of the text.
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Tiny Tafel Reports
Does your genealogy software create Tiny Tafel reports? You might be wondering what these things are, since they do look a little confusing at first.
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Donating Research to an Archive
The perfect way to ensure your genealogy research is put to good use. Donate your research materials and documents to a local historical society.
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Regarding the Trees – A Review
Regarding the Trees, written by Kate Klise and illustrated by M. Sarah Klise, is a perfect summer read for middle-school students and witty adults.
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GENEALOGICAL SEARCH ENGINES: PART I
Places to search for or post your surname on genealogical Internet sites.
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Are We Controlled by Our Genes?
There is ongoing debate whether or not our behavior is controlled by our genes, which can make some of your genealogy discoveries a little troublesome.
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Discovering Your Family History
Finding ancestors has become a popular pastime, especially for the baby boomers. Here are some tips for tracing your family tree. It's an exciting adventure.
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FAMILY STORIES: PART 3
ways to share your stories
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Finding Civil War Ancestors
Most American families will have at least one relative associated with the Civil War. Researching military records can provide much information.
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Hemophilia in the Royal Family
The hereditary disease hemophilia is a well-known example of how genetics can travel through a family tree. It struck the royal families of Europe last century.
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Holocaust Genealogy Resources
If you have ancestry from Eastern Europe, you may find that your family tree has been touched by the tragic events of the Holocaust.
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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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Plan a Genealogy Family Reunion
Organizing an event that could include hundreds of people that you aren't all that close to, can be a daunting task. But it could be worth the effort for your research.
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Researching Slave Ancestors
Researching ancestors who were slaves can be one of the most challenging jobs a genealogist can undertake. It's not impossible, though.
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Watch for Errors
Double-check your finds to make sure you don't introduce errors and mistakes into your family tree research.
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"So, where do I start"?
Starting off on the net.

A WORD ABOUT DEATH RECORDS
hints on finding death records
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Cousins, Once Removed?
Terms used to describe cousins can be confusing. What does a "fourth cousin, once removed" really mean?
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RECORDING FOR THE FUTURE
how and why to document your research
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A NEW YEAR OF GENEALOGY
Start the New Year with some genealogy resolutions.
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Genealogy Timeline Tools
Timelines can help you put all the events in your family tree into a historical and chronological format, giving you a great view of how your family fits into history.
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GETTING YOUR WEB PAGE SEEN
another way of finding lost cousins
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How to Cite Your Sources
It's important to cite your sources, but also important to cite them correctly. These are the proper formats for recording your genealogy research findings.
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Marrying Cousins
When cousins marry, especially first cousins, your tree can have a few connected branches. Learn more about why cousins marry and why they shouldn't.
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Multimedia Autobiographies
Biography and genealogy software can make writing an autobiography an easy flowing experience and is essential if tackling a family saga
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WHERE DO I START?
Beginner's lessons (and great review for the experienced)
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GENEALOGICAL SEARCH ENGINES: PART II
Using the Social Security Death Index to find ancestor's place of death, and use the information to go backwards in time to find birth location.
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HOW TO FIND YOUR ANCESTORS WITHOUT SPENDING A FORTUNE
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KEEPING UP WITH THE GENEALOGICAL NEWS
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Lineage Societies
Do you have prominent or historically significant people in your tree? You might be able to join one of these notable lineage societies.
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One Thing to Another
How do I convert all these photographs, names and relationships into a Family Tree? Thank heavens a freeware programmer has come to my rescue. Generations.
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