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Why Archive Research is a Game-Changer For Your Genealogy Journey

Why Archive Research is a Game-Changer For Your Genealogy Journey

Archive research is a great way to discover unique records and stories about your ancestors.

Research SkillsJessica NeavesFebruary 19, 2024ArchiveGrid, Archives, state archives, National Archives, Online Archive of CaliforniaComment

3 Effective Strategies For Overcoming Record Loss In Burned Counties

3 Effective Strategies For Overcoming Record Loss In Burned Counties

Discover strategies for researching in burned counties to reconstruct your family's history.

Research SkillsJessica NeavesFebruary 13, 2024record loss, burned counties, county researchComment

Discover The Power Of These 7 Types Of Libraries For Genealogy Research Success

Discover The Power Of These 7 Types Of Libraries For Genealogy Research Success

Discover the different types of libraries you can use to find family stories, records, and more.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesNovember 8, 2023libraries, Archives, public libraries, academic libraries, historical societies, genealogical societies, Genealogy libraries, National Archives, national libraries, Library of Congress, state archives, special librariesComment

How To Evaluate Sources For Confidence In Your Genealogy Research

How To Evaluate Sources For Confidence In Your Genealogy Research

Evaluating the records you have and the types of source, information, and evidence in them is a great brick wall busting strategy.

Research SkillsJessica NeavesSeptember 28, 2023Brick walls, Evaluating evidence, Evidence analysis process map Comments

Analyzing Evidence: 10 Benefits Of Evaluating Your Genealogy Research

Analyzing Evidence: 10 Benefits Of Evaluating Your Genealogy Research

Analyzing evidence in genealogy is vital to ensure you don't miss clues or add wrong information to your tree. Learn 10 benefits and get the most out of your research.

Research SkillsJessica NeavesSeptember 12, 2023analsys, Genealogical proof standard, Research skillsComment

How To Reveal Your Ancestors' Stories With The Scoop From Society Pages

How To Reveal Your Ancestors' Stories With The Scoop From Society Pages

Society pages in historical newspapers are essential genealogy resources. You can find details on your ancestor’s everyday life, as well as their community.

Genealogy Resources, Research SkillsJessica NeavesAugust 8, 2023Newspapers, GenealogyBank, Newspapers.com, Chronicling America, women, social columnsComment

12 Rich Resources to Help You Research Poor Ancestors

12 Rich Resources to Help You Research Poor Ancestors

Find the hidden stories of your poor ancestors' lives with these 12 resources.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesJuly 18, 2023poor ancestors, Orphanages, Orphans, tax records, cen, church, Pension records, court records, Newspapers, Internet Archive, Digital Public Library of America, libraries, Archives, ArchiveGridComment

10 Reasons Why Using Land Ownership Maps Adds Value To Your Research

10 Reasons Why Using Land Ownership Maps Adds Value To Your Research

Land ownership maps are a great genealogy resource to identify land your ancestor owned and can lead you to other records.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesJune 21, 2023Maps, Library of Congress, Online resources, Cadastral maps, Land ownership maps Comment

How to Create a Locality Guide for Successful Family History Research

How to Create a Locality Guide for Successful Family History Research

Plan your genealogy research with ease with locality guides

Organization, Research SkillsJessica NeavesJune 13, 2023locality guides, Organization, Research toolsComment

8 Important Resources To Research Your Hawaii Plantation Worker Ancestors

8 Important Resources To Research Your Hawaii Plantation Worker Ancestors

These genealogy resources can help you research your Hawaii plantation worker ancestors.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesMay 30, 2023Hawaii resources, Hawaii, plantation records, Offline resources, Online resources Comments

How To Take Advantage Of Emigration Records To Uncover Family Stories

How To Take Advantage Of Emigration Records To Uncover Family Stories

Emigration records tell you about people leaving their country to come to the United States, and tell you valuable details about your family.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesMay 19, 2023immigration records, emigration records, Passenger lists, immigrationComment

How Delayed Birth Certificates from Hawaii Can Benefit Your Genealogy Research

How Delayed Birth Certificates from Hawaii Can Benefit Your Genealogy Research

Delayed birth certificates from Hawaii are an invaluable genealogy resource. Learn more about these records.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesApril 25, 2023Vital records, Birth records, Delayed birth certificates, Hawaii resourcesComment

How and Why to Research Your Collateral Ancestors

How and Why to Research Your Collateral Ancestors

Researching collateral ancestors is an important genealogy research method for busting down your family tree’s brick walls.

Research SkillsJessica NeavesApril 17, 2023collateral relatives, collateral ancestors, Brick walls, research methods Comment

10 Clues In Historical Land Records For Your Genealogy Research

10 Clues In Historical Land Records For Your Genealogy Research

Learn about 10 clues you can find in historical land records to further your research.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesApril 11, 2023Land records, Land deeds Comments

How To Solve Your Genealogy Brick Wall With Surname Research

How To Solve Your Genealogy Brick Wall With Surname Research

One strategy to bust down an genealogy brick wall is through surname research.

Research SkillsJessica NeavesFebruary 28, 2023Brick walls, Research methods, Research skills, Surname researchComment

5 Fantastic Resources To Trace Your Ancestors That Immigrated To Hawaii

5 Fantastic Resources To Trace Your Ancestors That Immigrated To Hawaii

If you have ancestors who were immigrants to Hawaii, these resources will help you learn their hometown, when they arrived, and more.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesFebruary 21, 2023Hawaii resources, Okinawan resources, Portuguese resources, citizenship records, Passenger lists, Filipino resources, National ArchivesComment

16 Terrific Genealogy Fiction Books: Novels Inspired By Family History

16 Terrific Genealogy Fiction Books: Novels Inspired By Family History

If you’re a family historian looking for something new to read, relax with one of these terrific genealogy fiction books.

Miscellaneous, Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesJanuary 24, 2023books, Genealogy fiction Comments

Finding the Parents of Sarah Merrill Part 2: a Genealogy Case Study

Finding the Parents of Sarah Merrill Part 2: a Genealogy Case Study

This next installment of a genealogy case study series demonstrating the steps taken to find the parents of Sarah Merrill of Vermont.

Case StudiesJessica NeavesJanuary 10, 2023case studies, Research methods, Merrill, Sarah Merrill, Research skills Comments

Finding the Parents of Sarah Merrill Part 1: a Genealogy Case Study

Finding the Parents of Sarah Merrill Part 1: a Genealogy Case Study

This first installment of a genealogy case study series demonstrates the steps taken to find the parents of Sarah Merrill of Vermont.

Case StudiesJessica NeavesOctober 20, 2022Research methods, Research skills, case studies, Merrill, Sarah MerrillComment

How To Use The Hidden Treasures Of Home Sources For Genealogy Research

How To Use The Hidden Treasures Of Home Sources For Genealogy Research

Discover your family history stories hidden in plain sight with home sources.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesOctober 11, 2022Home sources, Letters, Diaries, Family bible, Funeral cards, Yearbooks, Wedding invitations, ScrapbooksComment