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5 Genealogical Whodunits to Add to Your Reading List

Rick Crume December 4, 2018 updated on December 4, 2018
Looking for a great new book to get lost in? You won't want to miss these five books that combine genealogy and mystery together in a way that will keep you on the edge of your...
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9 Search Tips for Hard-to-Search Genealogy Websites

Rick Crume November 30, 2018 updated on November 28, 2018
You might be used to the multi-faceted searches and fancy algorithms of websites such as Ancestry, MyHeritage and FamilySearch. But sometimes the best brick wall-busting...
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Chatting With Steve Robinson, Part II

Rick Crume August 3, 2018 updated on August 2, 2018
Genealogy meets danger in author Steve Robinson’s book series starring a pro researcher who keeps getting tangled up in age-old mysteries. Join us as we continue to share our...
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Chatting With Steve Robinson About His Genealogical Mystery Series

Rick Crume August 1, 2018 updated on August 6, 2018
Genealogy meets danger in author Steve Robinson’s book series starring a pro researcher who keeps getting tangled up in age-old mysteries.
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Use RootsMagic TreeShare to Sync Your Ancestry.com Tree

Rick Crume July 1, 2018 updated on June 28, 2018
Want to learn how to use TreeShare to sync your RootsMagic software with your Ancestry.com online family tree? Follow these steps!
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Your Forever Family Tree

Rick Crume April 27, 2018 updated on April 26, 2018
Want to ensure your family tree research will be preserved? Follow our 34 tips to find ancestors and preserve your family tree forever at FamilySearch.
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Toolkit Software Review: Family Tree Maker 2017

Rick Crume February 25, 2018 updated on March 26, 2018
Looking to update your family tree software? We've done a full review of Family Tree Maker 2017 and have our verdict for you!
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How To Use Genealogy Websites Newspapers.com

Rick Crume February 10, 2018 updated on March 26, 2018
Searching newspapers once meant hours of scrolling through microfilmed pages. But now you can search through millions of online newspaper pages at once and find articles about...
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Toolkit Tutorial: Search for UK Records in the Discovery Online Catalog

Rick Crume December 7, 2017 updated on March 26, 2018
Discovery, the catalog of the United Kingdom’s National Archives, is an amazing tool for genealogists. Check out our tips to get started!
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Online Tree or Genealogy Software? Deciding Where to Keep Your Data

Author: Diane Haddad September 10, 2017 updated on April 16, 2018
Deciding where you want to store your family tree, whether online or via software, can be a tough choice. In this article, we'll provide you with the tools to determine which...
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Learn about mirror trees and how to use them with your DNA results.

DNA Q&A: Analyzing DNA Matches Using Mirror Trees

Diahan Southard February 17, 2019 updated on February 17, 2019
Just what are "mirror trees," and what do they have to do with your DNA results? Our DNA expert explains this technique for exploring DNA matches, as well as some alternatives...
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Make your genealogy research logs easy with these tips from our workshop

Conquer Your Genealogy Research Log

Vanessa Wieland February 17, 2019 updated on February 13, 2019
Do research logs seem like a lot of work? When you understand why your log is so useful to your research, you'll find plenty of ways to make it easy to use.
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Railroad maps can provide valuable contextual information about your ancestor and his community.

Document Detective: Understanding Railroad Maps

Andrew Koch February 16, 2019 updated on February 14, 2019
Railroad maps can provide useful, interesting information about your ancestors and their communities. Here are eight tips for using them.
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