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Beginner Articles
16 ways to find your ancestors’ town of origin
Show Notes: Whether you want to visit the village where your ancestor was born on your next vacation, or you just want...
How to Get Back Into Genealogy
Show Notes: Restart Your Genealogy! Has it been a while since you worked on your genealogy research? As passionate as...
6 Sources that May Name Your Ancestors’ Parents
Have you reached a dead end on one branch of your family tree--you can't find the parents' names? Check out these...
Beginning German Genealogy: Defining “German”
Beginning German genealogy research starts with a key question: “What does ‘German’ really mean?” A Legacy Tree...
Scots-Irish Genealogy: Getting Started
Researching your Scots-Irish genealogy is easier if you can identify your ancestors as Scots-Irish! The Scots-Irish...
Why You Should Have a Free FamilySearch Account–And Use It!
A free FamilySearch account gives you access to more historical records and customized site features than...
Why You Should Have a Free FamilySearch Account–And Use It!
A free FamilySearch account gives you access to more historical records and customized site features than you'll see...
Home Archiving for the Genealogist: 5 Ways to Think Like an Archivist
You may be doing some "home archiving" without even realizing it, if you're the keeper of any family photos,...