Records Articles
What can you find in the American Civil War Research Database? Follow these tips for using the database.
3/22/2010
You've got questions about discovering, preserving and celebrating your family history; our experts have the answers.
2/26/2010
See how to find your ancestor's Social-Security Application form, or SS-5, and what you'll find on it.
2/23/2010
You've got questions about discovering, preserving and celebrating your family history; our experts have the answers.
1/11/2010
So your immigrant ancestors didn't pass through Ellis Island's "golden door"? Find family who landed in Boston, Baltimore, New Orleans, Philadelphia or the 90 other US ports that welcomed new arrivals.
1/11/2010
Unlock the secrets of your ancestors' private lives with diaries and journals. Here's how to get started finding them.
11/30/2009
A genealogist's guide to the federal Freedom of Information Act.
11/16/2009
Learning about your ancestors’ maladies can help revive your research—and even improve your own health. We’ll show you how medical history can become your genealogical antidote.
11/9/2009
Shhh! We're letting you in on one of genealogy's best-kept secrets: the resources of the WPA's Historical Records Survey.
11/3/2009