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How to Order an Official Military Grave Marker

Jean Wilcox-Hibben February 22, 2011 updated on August 18, 2017

Ensure your Civil War veteran is properly recognized for his service -- follow these seven steps to order an official military grave marker.

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Do DNA Tests Put Your Personal Information at Risk?

Author: Judy G. Russell with Sunny Jane Morton December 15, 2018 updated on December 14, 2018

Have the millions of DNA test-takers made a grave mistake when it comes to their personal information? Our legal expert answers 19 crucial questions about DNA testing and your...

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4 Birthright Citizenship Facts Genealogists Should Know

Author: Andrew Koch December 15, 2018 updated on December 14, 2018

For nearly 150 years, all individuals born on US soil have automatically gained US citizenship. What is birthright citizenship, and what does it mean for genealogists?

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How I Did It: Found Answers in Civil War Pension Index Cards

Author: Rich Venezia December 14, 2018 updated on December 14, 2018

In our How I Did It series, genealogy experts you know and trust share stories of how they solved a specific problem in their research. This week, Rich Venezia shares his...

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