Tips for Lineage Society Applications
Often, we encounter challenges when we begin the application process for joining a lineage society. Aside from gathering accurate and...
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Beware the Dangers of Source Snobbery
Are some sources "better than" others? Are some records types always "5 star" quality? Are some always "1 star" or poor? It's true that...
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What to Do about Inaccuracies in Records
Ever wondered, "is this record even correct?" You are not alone! Historical records can contain errors, inconsistencies, or vague ...
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Writing Can Smash Genealogy Research Barriers
Have you ever thought about the awesome power of writing when it comes to smashing those tricky research roadblocks? Well, get ready...
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Using a Profile of Your Ancestor to Help Identify Them
One of the best places to start (or re-start) your genealogy research is by building a "profile" of your ancestor. A profile is just a...
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Beyond the Obituary: Discovering Family History in Funeral Home Records
Did you know that funeral home records could hold the key to unlocking brick wall mysteries? They are wonderful resources to fill in...
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4 Tips for a Brick-Wall-Busting Mindset
Want to know what's absolutely critical to our success in the world of family history research? Mindset. Now, I know... it might seem...
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Cracking the Code: Using Naming Patterns to Solve Genealogy Brick Walls
If you're anything like me, you love nothing more than delving into your family history and discovering new ancestors. One technique that...
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What To (and Not) Do to Crush a Brick Wall
Genealogy research is rewarding! And sometimes frustrating when you reach a dead end, also known as a "brick wall." Here are few quick...
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'Beyond a Name and Date' - the Course that Will Uncover Hidden Details
If you're anything like me, you've spent countless hours pouring over old records and documents, piecing together the names and dates of...
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From Frustration to Findings: How Mind Maps Can Help Solve Genealogy Brick Walls
I understand that genealogy research can be a challenging and frustrating process, especially when you hit a brick wall and can't seem to...
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Food for Thought: How Old Family Recipes Reveal Your Ancestral Story
Ever thought of trying old family recipes and cookbooks to solve a tough genealogy problem? Or at least using them to find fascinating...
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Never Give Up: Why Multiple Online Searches are Key to Genealogy Success
You know what can make all the difference in your genealogy research? Conducting online searches multiple times. I know that it can be...
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Genealogy is like putting together a puzzle… without the box!
Genealogy is often thought of as a jigsaw puzzle of sorts. Of course, we don't know what the final picture of our ancestor will look...
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Could You Already Have the Answer to Your Brick Wall?
Are you sure the answer to your brick wall is not hiding in your files? Maybe a little reorganization would help? What about a LOT of...
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Original Records: Uncovering Truth and Destroying Brick Walls
What are we missing if we don't view the original record? Anything? Is it ok to use the information we find in indexes, summaries, and...
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Using an Area's History to Find Your Ancestor's Origin
Oftentimes, we wonder where our ancestor was born or was raised. It's not unusual to still have this question after we've researched for...
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How Crashing a Social Event Solved a Brick Wall
What’s the oddest thing you’ve done to further your research? Here’s my answer. Long-lost family I met while chasing a lead on a brick...
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It Takes Time to Break Down Brick Walls
Don't have enough time to investigate genealogy mysteries? I get it. We are all busy and live in busy times. So how can you save time...
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Cemeteries and Gravestones - A Unique Resource
Cemeteries and gravestones are a crucial help to family historians. The location of a grave, the stone's information, the symbols, and...
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