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Planning a Research Trip
A little preparation can make your genealogy research trip more productive, especially if you are travelling a long distance.
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ACCURACY IN GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH
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Basic Genealogy Research
A plethora of ancestry information is available online including the social security death index, family trees, gravestone listings,census records, and military rosters.
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Becoming A Professional Genealogist
So you've spent an inordinate amount of time on your family history search. There are many possibilities for making money with the skills and experience you've gained.
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Becoming the Family Historian
An overview of family history, and the role of the family historian. The basics of starting to obtain your family history are covered. Reasons for gathering the family's stories are listed.
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Common Roadblocks to Native American Genealogy
Typical census roadblocks to Native American genealogy research.
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FARAWAY COUSINS
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Genealogical Myths
Do you feel that you can find anything on the internet now, including your family history? Or that if your Auntie said it, it must be true? Think again.
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Genealogical Societies
Genealogy research isn't just a solitary scouring of databases: It's about networking and sharing the fruits of your labor. Use genealogy societies wisely for your study.
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Genealogy Research in Nevada
Searching for that ever-elusive ancestor in Nevada? Here are some resources to help you with your tracking.
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Genealogy Utility Programs
There are all kinds of genealogy programs, and not just the ones to house your growing collection of relatives and their information. Utilities can be helpful too.
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Genealogy Volunteering
Some genealogy resources are impossible to get your hands on, so why not ask if anyone else can do a quick look-up for you? Find a volunteer, or offer your own services.
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Honing Your Research Skills
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How to Make a Genealogy Blog
A genealogy blog is an increasingly popular choice for people researching their family history. Here's advice on why and how to start one.
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How to Start Genealogy Research
Genealogy is a growing hobby. There is so much information out there that it can become difficult to get started. Find the best (and sometimes free) ways to research.
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Irish Records: Arm Yourself Before You Search
Getting ready to research Irish records. Arming yourself with proper data so you don't waste your time.
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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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Newspaper Research
Old newspapers can offer a wide range of genealogical facts, stories and information. You might have to visit the library, or you might be able to search online.
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Obituaries--A Valuable Resource
Obituaries are more than just a death notice. They are short summaries of a person's life, and are valuable in family history research. They also tell us about ourselves.
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Starting Hispanic Genealogy Research
Tracing Hispanic ancestors requires an understanding of the Spanish surname system and language. Here are some tips for efficient Hispanic family research.
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The Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is one of our national treasures and a terrific resource for genealogists. Here are some sites to help you to prepare for a trip to the library, and some useful sites if you can only access them from your computer.
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The National Archives of Ireland
The National Archives of Ireland's website and how to make it work for you in planning a visit.
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Top Five Genealogy Mistakes
Although building your family tree can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor, there are some common pitfalls that unwary beginners can face.
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Useful Genealogy Research Books
Internet resources are not the only tools for genealogy research: There are a myriad of great genealogy books. Here is a quick guide to some interesting research books.
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Using Cyndi's List For Genealogy Research
Learning how to navigate Cyndi's List, the premiere online genealogy directory, will open a whole world of websites for your family history research.
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Verifying Genealogical Data
The availability of online resources have vastly enabled today's genealogy researchers, but it has also created a much greater need for verification of the information.
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Blogging on a Genealogy Website
Genealogy blogs are an affordable and effective way to conduct genealogy research. Networking helps a family historian get the most out of it.
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Bremerhaven's German Emigration Center
The German Emigration Center in Bremerhaven marks the North Sea port where millions of European emigrants set sail for America and beyond.
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Discovering Your Ancestry
Family tree research could reveal family information from centuries ago. Genealogy is the ideal hobby for history buffs.
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DNA and Genealogy
DNA studies have developed rapidly to help scientist understand biological systems and disease. Genomics are now being applied to fingerprint criminals and cousins.
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Family Tree Software
It's easy to feel lost among multitudes of software available for organizing, storing, and presenting your family tree data. This guide will help you with your choices.
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Finding Your Homes History
Researching the history of a historic home is as valuable as the home itself.
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Free Genealogy Resources on the USGenWeb Project
The USGenWeb is a free genealogy website whose resources include vital records; obituary, Bible & cemetery transcriptions, local photos & histories; court & land records.
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How To Search Family History in Other Languages
Most people will find their family genealogy includes more than just English speakers. Here are tips on how to perform genealogical research in other languages.
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How Was My House Decorated?
Learn where to look, and what sources to trust, when planning to recreate an earlier period of your Victorian house's history.
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Interview with a Genealogist
Writers who are researching a biography or writing a family memoir will need to dip into the world of genealogy. Suite 101 discusses this with a professional genealogist.
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Marriage of History and Native American Genealogy, Part I
Why historical research is important to genealogists and some places to search you may not have thought about.
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Researching Connecticut Records: A Summary
Some colonial era records for Connecticut are available both online and off. More recent records are available from town clerks and the Connecticut Department of Health.
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Russian Genealogy
Your search for Russian ancestors may be a difficult one, but more and more resources are slowly appearing for online genealogy research in Russia.
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Skills for Working with Genealogy Documents
Family researchers need skills for working with genealogical records. That begins with good note taking techniques.
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Using a Microfilm Machine
Don't shy away from genealogical archives on microfilm just because you are afraid of the machine. Microfilm machines are easy to use and can provide lots of information.
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Using the Census In Your Family Research, Part I
The census can be a great source of information for the family history researcher.
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Public Libraries and Genealogy
Feeling lazy or lost about where to go? A public library is a one-stop resource for many different kinds of family history information.
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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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Choosing a Scanner for Genealogy
Computer equipment can be an asset when keeping your genealogy records. Getting a scanner can really help you keep your many old photos and documents handy and accessible
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Genealogy and the World Wide Web
Professional genealogist Charles Hughes gave Suite 101 an interview to discuss the place of the internet in genealogy research.
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Historical Societies and Public Records
Public records are the bread and butter of family tree research. Take advantage of historical societies to help locate public records for your ancestors.
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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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Adoption and Genealogy
Adoptions can create a challenge in your genealogy research, but it's not an impossible brick wall. There are ways to find out more about birth relatives.
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