If you can’t find your female ancestors, try researching them with veterans’ pension records.
Read MoreFinding your female ancestors can be a big challenge for genealogists. Probate records are a great resource to help you trace the women in your tree.
Read MoreNaturalization records can have wonderful hints about your family. Learn how to find them and how they help your genealogy.
Read MorePassport applications can be filled with gems for your genealogy research. Learn how to use the records to see if your ancestor applied for a passport.
Read MoreIf your family came to US from (or through) Canada, US - Canada border crossing records can be great resources for your genealogy research.
Read MoreOne method to busting brick walls is to change up where and how you’re researching. Here’s 10 tips on how to widen your research net.
Read MoreOne of the first strategies to take when trying to bust down a brick wall is to review and analyze your existing research.
Read MoreUsing Flickr for genealogy isn’t as obvious as some other websites, but it is a good resource for your toolkit.
Read MoreYou may know that The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world. But did you know that within these millions of items are rich and free genealogy resources?
Read MoreMortality schedules are a key resource for pre-Civil War African American genealogy because enslaved people were often named in these documents.
Read MoreTimelines are super helpful for your genealogy research and can help with your brick walls.
Read MoreHere are 7 tips on how to create a genealogy research plan.
Read MoreTown and county history books are packed with information about your family and the community they lived in.
Read MoreResearching ancestor name changes can be a challenge, but there are several resources and strategies you can use to find their original name.
Read MoreIf you’ve found a criminal in your family tree, you may be wondering how to find prison records, and what other types of records there are. There’s many types of resources to help your search.
Read MoreIntroduce children to the fun world of family history with these books!
Read MoreThe National Library of Ireland parish records is a vital, free resource for your Irish genealogy research, with records from over 1000 parishes.
Read MoreThe Digital Public Library of America has over 40 million items from institutions around the US. Learn how it can help your genealogy work.
Read MoreHave you tried looking for the wills and estate records of your ancestors? Estate records should be one of the top records you look for because they can be jam-packed with information!
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