Records Articles
Does your family tree forecast call for sunshine or clouds? We rank the five most- and least-researchable European ancestries, and give advice for weathering the storms.
9/1/2007
Answers for the beginner, the befuddled and anyone hitting a brick wall.
8/1/2004
New resources for those with Canadian or Mexican ancestry.
9/1/2007
Just because your ancestors' company no longer exists doesn't mean you're out of genealogical luck. Follow these tips to track down documents of defunct businesses.
4/1/2005
Beat your brick walls by following the law. Our guide reveals how studying old statutes can lead to ancestor answers.
6/14/2011
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
Answers for the beginner, the befuddled and anyone hitting a brick wall.
2/1/2006
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.
10/1/2000
Answers for the beginner, the befuddled and anyone hitting a brick wall.
4/1/2006
Raise the curtain on your clan's showbiz connections. These six tips will help you conduct your own family tree talent search.
8/9/2010