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

Genealogy 101: Mexican Border Crossing Records

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 13, 2019

Gena Philibert-Ortega writes about records that were kept of people of all nationalities who crossed the Mexican/U.S. border, beginning in 1895... (Read More)

Photo: a man taking the required citizenship oath of allegiance in front of a judge in New York City (1910). Credit: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.

Genealogy Tip: Citizenship and Naturalization Reports

By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on June 12, 2019

Mary Harrell-Sesniak writes about a source of family history information helpful to genealogists: citizenship and naturalization reports in old newspapers... (Read More)

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

Genealogy 101: Ethics for the Genealogist

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 7, 2019

In this article – part of an ongoing “Introduction to Genealogy” series – Gena Philibert-Ortega writes about the importance of ethics in genealogy... (Read More)

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

Genealogy 101: How to Give Genealogy Help

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on June 3, 2019

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega suggests ways genealogists can help others with their family history research... (Read More)

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

Genealogy 101: How to Get Genealogy Help

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 31, 2019

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega suggests ways genealogists can get help with their family history research... (Read More)

Illustration: the scales of justice

Genealogy Tip: In Search of Early Probate Records

By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on May 21, 2019

Mary Harrell-Sesniak writes about a source of family history information found in old newspapers that is very helpful to genealogists: probate notices... (Read More)

Painting: "Washington Crossing the Delaware," by Emanuel Leutze. Credit: The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Wikimedia Commons.

Revolutionary War Soldiers – Get the Details of Their Lives & Service

By Thomas Jay Kemp on May 20, 2019

An article by Thomas Jay Kemp about Revolutionary War documents and records included in GenealogyBank’s Historical Documents & Records collection... (Read More)

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

Genealogy 101: What Will Happen to My Genealogy after I’m Gone?

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 17, 2019

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives advice from leading genealogists and genealogy websites about preserving your research after you’re gone... (Read More)

Photo: mother and daughter and Mother's Day card. Credit: Dave Parker; Wikimedia Commons.

Genealogy Tip: What to Ask Mom on Mother’s Day

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 10, 2019

In this article, to help celebrate Mother’s Day, Gena Philibert-Ortega provides a list of family history questions to ask Mom on her special day... (Read More)

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