You've got questions about discovering, preserving and celebrating your family history; our experts have the answers.
9/27/2009
You've got questions about discovering, preserving and celebrating your family history; our experts have the answers.
9/27/2009
Fortunately for genealogists, the grim reaper leaves a paper trail. Here's how to find facts about your dearly departed ancestors using death certificates, funeral home records and obituaries.
9/27/2009
To access your ancestors' vital records, probate files, deeds and other important county-level documents, most genealogy books will tell you to "go to the courthouse." But what if the courthouse is 400 or 800 or 1,600 miles away?
Don't panic! You can reach these valuable records without trekking across the country. Even long-distance, you can get copies from your ancestors' courthouse. And if you strike out there, you can explore several alternative methods for getting such...
9/27/2009
Unlock the secrets of your ancestors' private lives with diaries and journals. Here's how to get started finding them, step by step.
9/28/2009
Want to get really close to your ancestors? Head for the cemetery. Here's how to find your ancestors' final resting places and what you can learn from tombstones.
9/27/2009