The articles here share expert tips and tricks for tracing your family tree, keeping your genealogical information organized and sharing your discoveries. As you search for ancestor answers, these ideas and how-tos will save you time, money and maybe even a little sanity.
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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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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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Having a hard time reading that microfilmed reel of county court records? Our tips will help you stop squinting and start scrolling.
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Think that faded letter your great-great-grandfather penned doesn't say much? Use these
graphology secrets to uncover hidden details about your ancestors' personalities.
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For more tips and resources on reading old handwriting, see the
October 2001 issue of Family Tree Magazine
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Don't get in a bind hunting down old books. We'll teach you online tricks for turning up rare and out-of-print volumes.
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