The more I learn about U.S. history and records, the more I appreciate the challenges faced by those researching their...
Find Your Ancestors in Freedmen’s Bureau Records–or Help Others Do the Same
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African-American Articles
Missing Birth Record? Here’s What You Can Do To Track It Down
Have you ever had a case of a missing birth record, in a time and place where you know there should be one? It's so...
The 1910 Census in Puerto Rico: A Surprising Lesson on Using Census Records for Genealogy
Imagine taking a standard U.S. census form, translating it into Spanish, administering it to a newly-American...
Free Civil War Veterans Database: Soldiers and Sailors
Recently Tom wrote in with a question about a Civil War veterans database: "I've been a listener of your...
CeCe Moore: DNA for Genealogy and Adoption and MORE on Free Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 178
The latest episode of the free Genealogy Gems podcast (Episode 178) has been released and it's PACKED with gems you...
We Dig These Gems: New Genealogy Records Online
Each Friday we share a list of selected new genealogy records online. Watch for records in which your ancestors might...
DNA Helps Scientists Identify Homeland of Caribbean Slaves
Did you hear what has been discovered about the remains of three Caribbean slaves found on the island of St. Martin?...
NEW! Map for African-American Genealogy Resources after the Civil War
The time period after the U.S. Civil War is a messy era for searching for African-American ancestors from the South....
Genealogy Roadshow Season 2: Pirates, Holocaust Heroes and More
PBS' Genealogy Roadshow Season 2 (USA) serves up pirate stories, heroes of the Holocaust and more--all in the context...
