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Digital documents form the backbone of modern genealogy research. The hardest part remains, however, in finding free resources. Luckily, many U.S. states have put a good deal of effort into making their records freely accessible online

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I came across this infographic from Got Genealogy? It offers some great reminders and advice to keep in mind when researching your family history. The reality with genealogy is that we may never ha…

If you have German ancestors in your family tree, these 3 websites can be instrumental in your genealogy research. Find your German ancestors today!

There are literally billions of genealogical records now available online - but have you ever wondered which collections are the largest and who holds them? Take a look at this list of the top 20 family history databases.

You can easily use the free Ellis Island online search to find out more about your immigrant ancestors who came through there.

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Looking for free printables to aid in your genealogy research? The right chart, form, template or worksheet can do wonders for any family historian hoping to get organized or trying to break down a frustrating brick wall. Here are 10 places you'll find them for free. Looking for free printables to aid in your genealogy research? The right chart, form, template or worksheet can do wonders for any family historian hoping to get organized or trying to break down a frustrating brick wall. Here…

If you have German ancestors, chances are you've encountered some challenges trying to track them down. Changes in jurisdiction and borders, lack of central record keeping, foreign language websites and Old German script are just a few areas that trip up many family historians. This guide will help you overcome these hurdles and discover free resources.

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What Are My New Favorite Free Genealogy Sites? Two years ago I wrote about 13 of my favorite free genealogy[...]

WorldCat can be a valuable tool in your genealogy research. Discover how to use WorldCat to find family histories and other genealogy resources.

RootsWeb - the Internet's oldest and largest FREE genealogical community. An award winning genealogical resource with searchable databases, free Web space, mailing lists, message boards, and more.

Finding out who your ancestors are can validate your family history and offer benefits like scholarships. If you believe you are part of the Cherokee Nation tribe from Oklahoma, there are steps to ...

One of the most important things you'll learn as a family history researcher is how to use individual record collections in your research. This article explains where to find the online catalogs of the largest genealogy research sites and how to use them - including Ancestry, MyHeritage, Findmypast and FamilySearch.

Preserve those old, yellowed newspaper clippings and organize them into your own family news file.