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Thomas MacEntee

It’s 10 PM - Do You Know Where Your Genealogy Data Is?

Thomas MacEntee | Jul 3, 2010

After years of researching your family history with visits to local repositories, field trips to ancestral lands or far-flung cemeteries, and hours spent online tracking clues, can you quickly answer the following questions Read More

Roberta King

Homestead Records: A Glimpse Into Your Ancestor’s Past

Roberta King | Jun 21, 2010

The Homestead Act of 1862, considered one of the most significant pieces of legislation in American history, persuaded eastern-European immigrants, adventure-seekers in the East, and women seeking independence to embrace the notion of founding a home place Read More

Colleen Fitzpatrick

How To Identify A Photograph Without Looking At The Picture

Colleen Fitzpatrick | Jun 4, 2010

There are many ways to squeeze information from a photograph, some of which have nothing to do with the contents of the picture. So if you are expecting an article on how to identify a photo by the clothes the people are wearing (or anything else you see in the picture), you are in for a surprise. Read More

Maureen A. Taylor

Family Reunion Sense and Sensibility

Maureen A. Taylor | May 21, 2010

Every other year, my husband's family gathers for a reunion. It's the glue that keeps the family together. They've been doing this since the 1950s. For the planners it's an exhausting two-year process that culminates in a week long hug fest that welcomes generations of cousins from around the globe. Read More

Lisa Alzo

Five Strategies For Finding Forgotten Females

Lisa Alzo | May 6, 2010

Every genealogist has at least one. I'm talking about the "Lost Lizzie" or "Elusive Edna" whose maiden name is left blank in your family tree. Indeed researching female ancestors can be one of the most challenging tasks in genealogy, but yet one of the most important to help trace family lines to the previous generations. Read More

Sherri Bradley

Volunteer Projects Help Family Historians

Sherri Bradley | Apr 23, 2010

Picture this...you're just starting your quest for information on your family. What you might not know is that there are many valuable free resources that can help you begin your search. I've listed several volunteer driven websites below that are dedicated to making family history resources free to everyone. I encourage you to use these tools and help out by becoming a volunteer! Read More

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