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Curious about Mayflower roots or how the holiday originated? Check out these sites for Thanskgiving history, genealogy and fun.
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Did your ancestor support his or her candidate by tossing a rock in a bucket, writing on a color-coded ballot or pulling a lever?
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Put more power behind your online searches with these six tips from the author of Google Your Family Tree.
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See step-by-step how to access millions of digitized records on FamilySearch’s Record Search Pilot Site.
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Before the invention of the thermometer, our ancestors had no objective comeback to such snappy repartee as, “Cold enough for ya?”
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Learn how Google Book Search can crank up your ancestor hunt and watch a video demonstration.
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The search engine is packed with features that can enhance your family history research—ones you might not even know exist.
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Ask the Archivist columnist Sally Jacobs discusses the lifespan of compact discs.
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Short on time? You can do these 14 genealogy projects on your lunch hour.
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Our ancestors could be creative spellers. These tips will make it easier to read their records and other documents.
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