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Published family histories can save or sink your research. Follow our advice for finding these potential genealogy treasure troves and mining the good information while weeding out the bad.
8/2/2011
Don’t have time for a full-scale assault to find your ancestors? You can fit these five tasks into your schedule on weekends or whenever time permits.
8/26/2010
You want a snazzy family tree chart, but all the designs, sizes and prices make your head spin. Don't dismay: We've tested 11 services to show you which ones rise above the rest.
2/9/2010
A new-on-the-scene search engine, Mocavo, is genealogy-specific and blazing fast. It searches tens of thousands of websites such as forums, blogs, state archives, Find A Grave, the Library of Congress, Internet Archive and the National Archives.
8/2/2011
A crop of new tools, resources and upgrades may be the miracle products your family history research needs to flourish.
10/1/2002
Don't lose valuable family tree finds in the piles of paper on your dining-room floor. Cut the clutter and keep ancestral answers at your fingertips with these expert tips for getting organized.
7/16/2010
Don't feel overwhelmed by family facts, figures, names and numbers. Keep your research in order with our handy worksheets.
9/1/2004
Records from fraternal benefit orders (FBOs) are another resource to add to your genealogy arsenal.
8/2/2011
Whether your ancestors slaved over their stoves or ate on the run, these chronicles of American cuisine will give you food for thought.
10/1/2004
CDs that let you search every-name indexes and digital images of major genealogical journals.
10/1/2004