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Photo: a classroom at the De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. Credit: Malate269; Wikimedia Commons.

Genealogy 101: A Brief Introduction to Catholic Church Records for Genealogy

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on July 26, 2019

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega writes about what Catholic Church records might exist, and where you may find them... (Read More)

Source: GenealogyBank, “United States Census, 1850,” database with images, GenealogyBank (https://genealogybank.com/#), Sally Fuller, Lewiston, Lincoln, Maine, United States. (Original index: United States Census, 1850, FamilySearch, 2014.)

Happy Birthday to Isaac Garcelon – Born 22 July 1788

By Thomas Jay Kemp on July 24, 2019

In this article, Thomas Jay Kemp uses newspaper and census records to research Isaac Garcelon and the Fuller family in the 19th century... (Read More)

Illustration: Seal of the United States Bureau of the Census. Credit: United States Bureau of the Census; Wikimedia Commons.

Using GenealogyBank to Find My Cousin Reddick

By Thomas Jay Kemp on July 22, 2019

In this article, Thomas Jay Kemp finds information about his cousin Andrew Reddick Richmond (1847-1905) in U.S. Census records in GenealogyBank... (Read More)

Photo: a classroom at the De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. Credit: Malate269; Wikimedia Commons.

Who Is My 1st Cousin Once Removed: Genealogy 101

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on July 11, 2019

Discover the meaning & relationship of the 1st Cousin, Once Removed. Learn about common family terms & genealogy with our easy-to-understand guide... (Read More)

Photo: a classroom at the De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. Credit: Malate269; Wikimedia Commons.

Genealogy 101: Church Records

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 28, 2019

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega provides tips and links to find church records about your ancestor... (Read More)

Photo: a classroom at the De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. Credit: Malate269; Wikimedia Commons.

Genealogy 101: Planning an International Research Trip

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 25, 2019

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives planning and travel trips for your next international research trip... (Read More)

Photo: a classroom at the De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines. Credit: Malate269; Wikimedia Commons.

Genealogy 101: What to Do When the Records You Need Are Lost

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 21, 2019

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega provides tips and links to find alternatives when the records you are seeking have been lost... (Read More)

Photo: the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial (G.A.R. Memorial), in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Credit: AgnosticPreachersKid; Wikimedia Commons.

Genealogy Tip: Researching Ancestors from the Civil War’s Grand Army of the Republic

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 18, 2019

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega provides tips and links to help you research your Civil War Union veteran ancestor... (Read More)

Illustration: father with his child

Genealogy Project for Father’s Day: Celebrate Dad by Writing His Story

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 14, 2019

In this article – to celebrate Father’s Day – Gena Philibert-Ortega writes about various records you can use to tell the story of your father’s life... (Read More)

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