Records Articles
You know when your ancestors were born, but do you know how they were born?
11/17/2010
Before you shell out for a family coat of arms, check our primer and learn how you can discover if you really have heraldry in your heritage.
8/4/2010
Put your ancestors in their place with these three secrets for finding local history even when there's no published account of your family's old stomping ground.
11/10/2010
With 2 million free General Land Office patents to mine, the Bureau of Land Management's Web site is an El Dorado for public land records.
7/28/2011
Learn the meanings of that legalese in ancestral wills and probate files.
9/27/2009
Start your search for WWI ancestors—soldiers and those who stayed Stateside—with these online resources.
5/26/2010
You've got questions about discovering, preserving and celebrating your family history; our experts have the answers.
11/10/2010
Walk down the aisle into your family history and discover what marriage records and customs can reveal about your ancestors.
1/21/2011
Walk down the aisle into your family history and discover what marriage records and customs can reveal about your ancestors.
9/27/2009
Start your own roots rush with our guide to finding family history gold in California, Oregon and Washington.
9/27/2009