Records Articles
If creative juices flow through your family tree, you can find your inventive ancestors—and get inspired by their ingenuity—using resources from the US Patent and Trademark Office.
9/27/2009
You've got questions about discovering, preserving and celebrating your family history; our experts have the answers.
9/27/2009
See how to find your ancestor's Social-Security Application form, or SS-5, and what you'll find on it.
2/23/2010
Uncle Sam did his best to keep tabs on your ancestors. We reveal the secrets for tapping into genealogical records from federal agencies.
11/16/2009
When your ancestor had a Social Security Number, but no birth certificate.
2/1/2004
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.
9/27/2009
Dive into the Ellis Island database with these tips to keep your research afloat.
9/27/2009
This site gives you details about the places your ancestor lived.
9/27/2009