Records Articles
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
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
Learn how to use your digital camera to "photocopy" family documents and pictures.
4/4/2012
Don't let a burned courthouse dash your dreams of ancestral discovery. Use these secrets to rekindle your genealogical quest.
1/1/2006
Several different types of marriage documents are generated before a couple says "I do." While all of these won't exist for any one couple, all are worth looking for.
9/28/2009
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