4 Free (and Underused) Genealogy Websites
Dig deeper in your research to find hidden gems at these four free and underused genealogy websites.
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Roundup: Free Digital History Collections
These digital history collections are great free resources for historical and genealogical information. Find your favorite and get searching!
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What to Expect on Your Next Trip to FamilySearch’s Family History Library
The Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah is now the FamilySearch Family History Library. Here’s what you need to know for your next research trip to this genealogy dream vacation destination.
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After the Fire: 6 Tips for Finding Missing Records
When lost, burned or otherwise nonexistent files leave gaps in your family tree, fill in the blanks with these six expert tricks for overcoming missing records.
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Take a Successful Research Trip to the Family History Library
Whether you’re headed to RootsTech 2019 or planning another trip to Utah, here’s how you can have a more successful research trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.
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6 Tips for Ordering Records from Archives—Plus, a Sample Letter
Sometimes, you have to take your research offline. Check out these useful tips for ordering records from brick-and-mortar institutions like archives and libraries.
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Four Library Research Tips
Planning a genealogy research tip to the local library? Check out these 4 things to know to make your next visit productive.
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5 Top Genealogy History Destinations
Cross one or more of America's top genealogy research and history destinations off your bucket list this summer using our summer genealogy road trip guide.
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Learn to Load a Microfilm Reader in 7 Steps
Not sure how to load a microfilm reader? With this handy image and our seven easy steps, you'll be a microfilm pro in no time!
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Ask A Librarian: How to Donate Your Genealogy Research So It Doesn’t Get Thrown Out
Kids don't want your genealogy research? Don't let it get thrown away when you're gone. Here's how to donate your family history papers to a library.
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The Final Week for Microfilm
As August 31st quickly approaches, one week remains for FamilySearch’s microfilm lending program. While you can still take advantage of the program for 7 more days, here are our tips for here’s how to get your ancestors’ old church, vital and other records in the future. Guest blog post by Family Tree Magazine Contributing Editor […]
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Best FREE Genealogy Websites of 2017: Genealogy Library Websites
These library websites not only help you find books to check out, but they also have digitized records and photos, advice for researching local families, and more genealogy treasures.
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