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10 Steps to Start Your Family Tree
Not sure where to begin? Follow this sure-fire checklist.
9/28/2009
Categories: Get Started »  Basic Steps »  
10 Books to Grow Your Family Tree
Jump start your research with these timeless tomes.
9/27/2009
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10 Essential Genealogy Books
Start building your genealogy how-to library with these 10 books.
9/25/2009
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13 Surname Web Search Tips
Use the Web-don't get lost in it-with these 13 lucky surname-searching strategies and sites for finding your family names online.
9/25/2009
Categories: Get Started »  Surnames »  
5 Oral History Basics
Schedule your chat. Record it. Ask open-ended questions. Set a time limit. Know when to stop.
9/25/2009
Categories: Get Started »  Interviewing »  
Plus Subscriber Only Content - Subscribe Today5 People to Interview About Your Family
Add these kin and acquaintances to your interview list, and you may discover surprising facts and anecdotes about your ancestors.
12/29/2010
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20 Questions for Interviewing Relatives
Use these questions as a springboard for planning your oral history interviews.
7/21/2010
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13 Tips for Oral History Interviewing
Talking to relatives will help you get the stories behind the names and dates on your tree. Here's a simple guide to planning a great interview.
8/23/2011
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16 Tips for Interviewing People about Your Family
How do you find people to interview about your family? And when you've got them on the line, what's the best way to breach sensitive subjects? We'll tell you how.
12/29/2010
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Family Health Questions to Ask
9/27/2009
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