Articles related to "Genealogy"



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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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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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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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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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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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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BASIC RESEARCH: PART 1
tips on organizing your basic document research
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CHILDREN AND GENEALOGY
Getting your children involved in genealogy
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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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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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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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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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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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WHERE DO I START?
Beginner's lessons (and great review for the experienced)
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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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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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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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KEEPING UP WITH GENEALOGY ON THE INTERNET: CENSUS SEARCHES
places to look for online transcriptions of census schedules
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KEEPING UP WITH GENEALOGY ON THE INTERNET: SURNAME SEARCHES
a search through the large surname databases
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WHERE TO FIND THOSE GENEALOGY FORMS
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The Templars Genealogy Quest
If it wasn't gold and silver the Templars were searching for, what was it?
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FAMILY STORIES: PART 3
ways to share your stories
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GENEALOGICAL HELP ON THE INTERNET
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KEEPING UP WITH THE GENEALOGICAL NEWS
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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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A LOOK AT GENDEX
what you can find at this site
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A WORD ABOUT DEATH RECORDS
hints on finding death records
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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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Caring for Old Photos
Old photos are delicate, and require proper storage if you hope to have them around for generations to come.
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Census Records
A census tracks more than just the number of people living in a country. There is plenty of genealogical information in US and Canadian census records.
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FARAWAY COUSINS
researching our ancestors' country of origin
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French Dit Names
If you have any French ancestors in your family tree, you may have noticed the unusual double-surname custom. What do these "dit" names mean?
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GEDCOMS
what they are, and more
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Getting To Know The Cousins
Getting to know the distant relatives and not so distant. Ways to keep in touch with family.
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Guide to Robinson Family Resources
There were numerous Robinson immigrants to colonial America, including the family of Rev. John Robinson, pastor to the Mayflower pilgrims, and early Virginia Robinsons.
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HOW TO FIND YOUR ANCESTORS WITHOUT SPENDING A FORTUNE
getting started inexpensively
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ORGANIZING YOUR NOTES
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SEARCHING ACROSS OCEANS: PART 1
finding a historical location
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SEARCHING ACROSS OCEANS: PART 2
placing our ancestors in history
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SEARCHING ACROSS OCEANS: PART 3
breaking through the language barrier
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SEARCHING FOR DISTANT COUSINS PART III: FINDING ADDRESSES
where to find address search engines
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Take Kids to a Family History Game Show
The National Archives has teamed with the National Park Service to sponsor at Ellis Island a live family history game show that teaches some basic genealogy.
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US CENSUS PART I: THE SOUNDEX
the first step in locating census records
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US CENSUS PART V: CENSUS ONLINE
where to look for lookups & census online
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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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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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FAMILY STORIES: PART 2
adding the memories of other family members
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EXPLORING KINDRED KONNECTIONS
a place to find cousins
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