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Genealogy Tip: Marriage Status in the Census, Part 2 (1900 to 1950)

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on January 25, 2023

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega examines census records from 1900-1950 to show how marital status has been reported... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tip: Marriage Status in the Census (1790-1880)

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on January 23, 2023

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega examines census records from 1790-1880 to show the changing ways marital status has been reported... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tip: How Accurate Is That Gravestone?

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on January 16, 2023

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives tips for evaluating the accuracy of the information on your ancestor’s gravestone... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tip: Finding & Using Probate Records

By Katie Rebecca Garner on January 11, 2023

In this article, Katie Rebecca Garner gives tips for finding and using an important resource for genealogy: probate records... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tip: The Social Security Death Index (SSDI)

By Katie Rebecca Garner on January 5, 2023

In this article, Katie Rebecca Garner gives tips for finding and using an important resource for genealogy: the Social Security Death Index (SSDI)... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tips: 10 Newspaper Searches for the New Year

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on January 2, 2023

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega starts the New Year off with tips for 10 different ways to search for your ancestor... (Read More)

Photo: Barbie's first clothing designer, Charlotte Johnson, posing with 1965 Barbie doll model, 13 May 1964. Credit: Nelson Tiffany, Los Angeles Times; Wikimedia Commons.

Family Memories: My Favorite Christmas Gift

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on December 19, 2022

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega suggests a topic to promote discussion and record family memories during the holidays: your favorite Christmas gift... (Read More)

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Genealogy Research: A Complete Guide to the Silent Generation Years

By GenealogyBank on December 12, 2022

The Silent Generation years were a time of great change. Learn why the people born during this period are called the Silent Generation and their traits... (Read More)

Illustration: an "American Heroes" comic strip by Moe and Stan Leff published during World War II.

An Illustrated Remembrance: WWII American Heroes

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on November 30, 2022

Gena Philibert-Ortega discovers that the WWII heroes depicted in comics she found in old newspapers were based on real people with amazing stories... (Read More)

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