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Genealogy 101: Using Books for Genealogy

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on August 9, 2023

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives tips for efficiently using books in your genealogical research... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tips: Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestors (part 2)

By Katie Rebecca Garner on August 7, 2023

In this article – the second in a two-part series – Katie Rebecca Garner gives tips for researching your Revolutionary War-era ancestors... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tips: Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestors

By Katie Rebecca Garner on July 24, 2023

In this article – the first in a two-part series – Katie Rebecca Garner gives tips for researching your Revolutionary War-era ancestors... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tip: Getting Only Newspaper Articles New to You

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on July 17, 2023

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega shows how to search only on content you haven’t seen in previous searches... (Read More)

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How to Complete a Famous Ancestors Family Search: A Quick Guide

By GenealogyBank on July 12, 2023

A famous ancestors family search is a fun way to discover whether any illustrious family members are in your ancestry. Begin your search with GenealogyBank!.. (Read More)

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Cemetery Etiquette for Genealogists

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on July 7, 2023

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega suggests common-sense rules for something genealogists love to do: visit cemeteries... (Read More)

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Exploring the Silent Generation Years

By GenealogyBank on June 29, 2023

Curious about older relatives from the Silent Generation years? They are from a time of great trials and stunning victories. Learn more about them here!.. (Read More)

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Genealogy Tips: Researching Your Immigrant Ancestors

By Katie Rebecca Garner on June 26, 2023

In this article, Katie Rebecca Garner gives tips for researching your immigrant ancestors... (Read More)

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Revisiting Dad: 3 Tips for Continuing Your Genealogy Research

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 15, 2023

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives three tips for expanding your research on the story of your father’s life... (Read More)

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