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Free Courthouse Records Checklist

Take this list of records on your courthouse research trips—they represent just a sampling of what you might find.

Deciphering Guardianship Records Step-by-Step Premium

Courts appointed guardians for orphaned or adopted children. Here's what you genealogical details you can find in US guardianship records.

Case Study: Courthouse Genealogy Research in Action 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.

Little-Known Courthouse Records Case Study: Mechanic’s Lien

Did your ancestor work on a construction project? Learn about this lesser-known record you can find at the courthouse.

Conquering the Courthouse II: Episode 89

Join Lisa Louise Cooke and guest Sunny Morton to learn four tips to learn how to use courthouse records in your family search and create a plan that will lead to finding good leads, without wasting your time!

Deciphering a Last Will and Testament Step-by-Step Premium

Discover how to glean genealogy clues from your ancestors' wills.

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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!

Quick Tips for Finding Your Ancestor’s Missing Courthouse Record

Here are a few quick tips for overcoming an ancestor's missing record in the courthouse.

The Genealogist’s Guide to Estate Records Premium

This workbook introduces family historians to US estate records. Know what they are and why they’re worth finding and where to look for them.

Burned County Records Inventory Form

Formulate a plan to get around brick walls caused by record losses. Inventory records that were lost, records that survived, and available substitutes.

5 Steps to Genealogy Research in “Burned Counties” Premium

Courthouse fires and other record-destroying disasters can create big research brick walls. Use our five-step plan to rebuild your family tree from the archival ashes.

Conquering the Courthouse I: Episode 60

This month, explore overlooked and underused sources with courthouse records, probate records and Cyndi's List.

Researching Courthouse Records In-Person and Online Premium

The county courthouse can be both a fortress of confusion and a gold mine of genealogy. Arm yourself with tips to win your research battles.