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Answers for the beginner, the befuddled and anyone hitting a brick wall.

Tips for tracing your roots in the old country, including a crash course in German genealogy with Family Tree University instructor Jim Beidler, the benefits of heritage societies and an introduction to the Genlias website of Dutch records. Plus: Win photo organizing help and hear the latest FamilySearch news.

How can I find a record of travel on a riverboat to Ohio?

Look for these signs to spot errors in your family tree.

So your immigrant ancestors didn't pass through Ellis Island's "golden door"? Find family who landed in Boston, Baltimore, New Orleans, Philadelphia or the 90 other US ports that welcomed new arrivals.

April's episode is all about Civil War and military research. We chat with Michael Varhola, the author of Life in Civil War America, and Diana Crisman Smith, the instructor of Family Tree University's US Military Research class and the Civil War Research class. Plus: Tips on preserving military uniforms and details on how to enter our Civil War sweepstakes.

Preserve and protect yesterday's memories with these hints for heritage albums.