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Answers for the beginner, the befuddled and anyone hitting a brick wall.
12/15/2010
More likely than not, these 10 types of genealogy records will figure into your family tree research. (Might as well learn about them now!)
6/15/2010
Stop the presses! Find all the news that fits your family tree with this five-step guide to using old newspapers to trace your roots and bring your past to life.
10/1/2001
You've got questions about discovering, preserving and celebrating your family history; our experts have the answers.
9/27/2009
New resources for those with Canadian or Mexican ancestry.
9/1/2007
Q. My grandmother gave me a newspaper article about an ancestor who received a patent for some kind of saw in 1911 or 1912. I've tried searching the US Patent and Trademark Office Web site, but haven't found any matches. I don't have a patent number. Now what?
6/1/2005
These resources will help you research your ancestors' inventions.
4/1/2004
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