The Hidden Gems in User-Contributed Notes on Genealogy Websites
Often-overlooked user-contributed notes on genealogy websites are a treasure trove.
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Tracing Death Dates through Lesser-Known Methods
Use these three lesser known methods to discover death dates
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Finding Local Genealogy Resources
Tips for finding local genealogy records to solve genealogy brick walls
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Unearthing Treasures in Offline Genealogy Records
Finding offline genealogy records and conducting genealogy research
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Beyond the Obituary: Discovering Family History in Funeral Home Records
Did you know that funeral home records could hold the key to unlocking brick wall mysteries? They are wonderful resources to fill in...
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Never Give Up: Why Multiple Online Searches are Key to Genealogy Success
You know what can make all the difference in your genealogy research? Conducting online searches multiple times. I know that it can be...
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Genealogy is like putting together a puzzle… without the box!
Genealogy is often thought of as a jigsaw puzzle of sorts. Of course, we don't know what the final picture of our ancestor will look...
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Original Records: Uncovering Truth and Destroying Brick Walls
What are we missing if we don't view the original record? Anything? Is it ok to use the information we find in indexes, summaries, and...
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Cemeteries and Gravestones - A Unique Resource
Cemeteries and gravestones are a crucial help to family historians. The location of a grave, the stone's information, the symbols, and...
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Set Yourself Up for Success Before You Begin Researching
Instead of just jumping into searches and queries, take a little time to prepare. Knowing just a few things before you start will help...
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Get the Death Certificate
What solves a lot of brick wall mysteries? Death certificates. But whose should we order? And how do we order them? Here are some...
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