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Genealogy Tip: Finding Your Ancestor’s Story When They Are NOT in the Newspaper

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on October 25, 2022

Gena Philibert-Ortega shows how she found newspaper articles about her grandfather, even though he was not mentioned by name in any of the articles... (Read More)

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How to Find the History of a House: A Step-by-Step Guide

By GenealogyBank on October 24, 2022

Want to know who lived in your home before you moved in? From newspaper archives to census records, find the history of a house using these tips... (Read More)

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What Is a Half-Cousin? A Quick and Easy Guide to Half-Relatives

By GenealogyBank on October 13, 2022

Asking the question “What is a half-cousin?” leads to discovering more relatives than you knew you had. Learn how half-cousins fit in your family tree!.. (Read More)

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31 Days of Family History on GenealogyBank

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on October 3, 2022

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives 31 tips for using GenealogyBank more effectively, one tip for each day of Family History Month in October... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tip: Where Did You Get Your Information?

By Jessica Edwards on September 28, 2022

In this article, Jessica Edwards gives tips for evaluating the accuracy of the information you uncover in your family history research... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tip: 4 Places to Learn More about the U.S. Census

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on September 19, 2022

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives tips to learn more about what the census is, and how to use it better to find your ancestors... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tip: Narrow Your Search and Sort Your Results

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on September 8, 2022

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega shows how to narrow your searches and sort your search results to make your ancestor searches more efficient... (Read More)

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How Long Does a Generation Last? A Comprehensive Guide

By GenealogyBank on September 6, 2022

Discover how long a generation lasts and the factors that may affect it. Explore our comprehensive guide and gain valuable insights. Learn here now!.. (Read More)

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Genealogy Tip: School Lunch Menus in Newspapers

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on August 29, 2022

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega suggests adding social history to your genealogy research by reading newspaper articles about school lunches... (Read More)

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