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Category: Genealogy Research Tips

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)

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An article by Thomas Jay Kemp about Revolutionary War documents and records included in GenealogyBank’s Historical Documents & Records collection...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

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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)

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

Genealogy Tip: Revolutionary War Burial Records

By Thomas Jay Kemp on May 7, 2019

An article about the Revolutionary War Burial Records found in GenealogyBank’s Historical Documents & Records collection... (Read More)

Illustration: a researcher using a computer

Genealogy Tip: Our Ancestors’ ‘Missing Person’ Newspaper Ads

By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on May 1, 2019

In this article, Mary Harrell-Sesniak writes about a source of family history information found in old newspapers: ads for missing persons... (Read More)

Illustration: DNA double helix horizontal. Credit: Jerome Walker; Wikipedia.

Free Online DNA Classes Today from FamilySearch

By Thomas Jay Kemp on April 25, 2019

To celebrate World DNA Day, the Family History Library is sponsoring a full day of free online classes... (Read More)

Runaway ad for Betsey Cudney, Westchester Herald (Ossining, New York), 29 May 1832, page 3

Genealogy Tip: Indentured Servant Advertisements

By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on April 24, 2019

Mary Harrell-Sesniak writes about a source of family history information found in old newspapers: ads for runaway indentured servants... (Read More)

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