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See how to find your ancestor's Social-Security Application form, or SS-5, and what you'll find on it.
2/23/2010
Uncover the clues in historical records. This issue: Declaration of Intention
8/2/2011
If you have a Civil War veteran in your family tree, you can learn a lot about his military service from his muster cards.
5/2/2011
You've got questions about discovering, preserving and celebrating your family history; our experts have the answers.
2/8/2012
Q. The last record I can find of my father-in-law's half sister is a 1930 census record from Los Angeles. The library suggested I use city directories, but I live in the Midwest. How would I find and use Los Angeles directories?
6/1/2005
Click your way to court, land and vital records on the Web.
6/29/2010
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