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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Take a Successful Research Trip to the Family History Library Premium
Whether you’re headed to RootsTech 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 Premium
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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Confessions of a Courthouse Newbie Premium
Never paged through probates in the halls of justice? Join the club. We sent a fellow first-timer to scout out the territory and show you the ropes of courthouse genealogy research.
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4 Library Research Tips for Genealogists Premium
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 Premium
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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Free 10 Essential Genealogy Research Forms
Sign up for the Family Tree Newsletter and get 10 research forms as a special thanks!
Learn to Load a Microfilm Reader in 7 Steps Premium
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 Premium
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 Premium
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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Request Your Ancestor’s Military Discharge Papers Premium
US military records such as the DD 214 aren’t in online databases, but they can be requested from the National Archives and Records Administration. Learn how you can get a copy of your ancestor's discharge papers.
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How to Use Online Sanborn Maps for Genealogy
The Library of Congress has a collection of Sanborn fire insurance maps available online. They're a great resource for finding your ancestor's address.
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