
Genealogy Details in Guardianship Records Premium
Courts appointed guardians for orphaned or adopted children. Here's what you genealogical details you can find in US guardianship records.
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Legal Terms Found in Courthouse Records Premium
You don't need a law degree to decipher legal terms found in old records! Just use this handy guide, taken from the latest edition of The Family Tree Problem Solver by Marsha Hoffman Rising. You'll be ready to tackle the courthouse in no time!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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10 Quick Tips for Researching in Court Records
Here are 10 quick tips for researching genealogy in county courthouse records.
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Finding Genealogy Clues in a Guardianship Bond Premium
Every detail in your ancestor's court records can provide a lead to another genealogy resource. This guardianship bond example shows you how this can work.
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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.
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The Laws that Affected Your Ancestors Premium
Beat your brick walls by following the law. Our guide reveals how studying old statutes can lead to ancestor answers.
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Tips and Samples for Writing Courthouse Record Request Letters Premium
Use our templates to make requests for records from county courthouses and foreign archives.
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