ADVERTISEMENT

  • Welcome,
    • My Orders
    • My Payments
    • My Account
    • My Workshops
    • My Downloads
    • Logout
  • My Content
    • My Workshops
    • My Downloads
  • My Email Preferences
  • Account
  • SIGN IN
  • FREE GENEALOGY FORMS
  • Subscribe Now
    Family Tree Magazine Family Tree Magazine Family Tree Magazine
    MENUMENU
    • Get Started
    • Explore by Topic
          • Records + Documents

          • Birth, Marriage, Death + Divorce
          • Census
          • Church
          • Courthouse
          • Immigration
          • Land
          • Maps
          • Military
          • Newspapers
          • Occupational
          • Genealogy Topics

          • Adoption
          • Cemeteries and Gravestones
          • Early American
          • Female Ancestors
          • History
          • Names
          • Organization
          • Photos
          • Resources
          • Strategies
    • Explore by Place
          • North America

          • United States
          • Canada
          • Mexico
          • The Caribbean Islands
          • Europe

          • Eastern Europe
          • England and Wales
          • France
          • Germany
          • Ireland
          • Italy
          • Scandinavia
          • Scotland
    • Websites
      • 101 Best Genealogy Websites
        • Best “Big” Genealogy Websites
        • Best Genealogy Records Websites
        • Best Family Tree and Sharing Websites
        • Best Genealogy News Websites and Blogs
        • Best US Genealogy Websites
        • Best State Genealogy Websites
        • Best African-American Genealogy Websites
        • Best Military Records Websites
        • Best Genealogy Apps and Tech Tools
        • Best UK and Irish Genealogy Websites
        • Best Scandinavian Genealogy Websites
        • Best European Genealogy Websites
        • Best Mapping Websites for Genealogy
        • Best Genealogy Library Websites
        • Best Historical Newspaper Websites
      • 75 Best State Websites
      • Best Free Genealogy Websites
      • Best Genealogy Websites for Beginners
      • Best Free DNA Websites
      • Ancestry
      • FamilySearch
      • MyHeritage
    • DNA + Your Heritage
          • DNA

          • Selecting DNA Tests
          • Understanding and Applying Your DNA Test Results
          • DNA Q&A
          • Heritage

          • African American
          • Eastern European
          • English and Welsh
          • German, Austrian and Prussian
          • Irish
          • Jewish
          • Native American
          • Russian
          • Scandinavian
          • Scottish
    • Projects + Ideas
      • Family History Crafts + DIY
      • Family Reunions
      • Get Organized
      • Heirloom Preservation
      • Photos
      • Storytelling
        • Interview Tips and Questions
        • Writing Prompts and Advice
    • Kids
    • Free Resources
          • Free Genealogy Forms

          • Essential Genealogy Forms
          • Family Tree Templates and Relationship Charts
          • Research Forms and Organizers
          • Records Worksheets
          • Census Worksheets
          • Ancestor Immigration Forms
          • Recording Your Family History Forms
          • Free Quick Reference Guides

          • All Quick Reference Guides
          • US Statewide Vital Records
          • Common Military Acronyms
          • German Genealogy Terms
          • Spanish Genealogy Terms
          • Past Article Indexes
          • Free Genealogy eBooks

          • All Genealogy eBooks
          • 23 Secrets to Organize Your Genealogy
          • 48 Ancestry.com Search Tips
          • How to Find Your Ancestor’s US Military Records
          • Preserving Old Photos of Your Family History
          • 30 Family History Writing Prompts
          • Surnames: Family Search Tips and Surname Origins
          • Family Tree Genealogy Podcast

            The Family Tree Magazine Genealogy Podcast.
    • Courses
    • Shop
      • Cheat Sheets
      • Collections
      • Digital Past Issues
      • Family Projects
      • Forms and Templates
      • Genealogy Downloads
      • Genealogy Research Books
      • Live Webinars
      • Genealogy Webinars
      • Subscriptions & Memberships
      • U.S. State Research Guides
    • Get Started
    • Explore by Topic
      • Birth, Marriage, Death + Divorce
      • Census
      • Church
      • Courthouse
      • Immigration
      • Land
      • Maps
      • Military
      • Newspapers
      • Occupational
      • Adoption
      • Cemeteries and Gravestones
      • Early American
      • Female Ancestors
      • Resources
      • History
      • Names
      • Organization
      • Photos
      • Strategies
    • Explore by Place
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Mexico
      • The Caribbean Islands
      • Eastern Europe
      • England and Wales
      • France
      • Germany
      • Ireland
      • Italy
      • Scotland
      • Scandinavia
    • Websites
      • 101 Best Genealogy Websites
      • 75 Best State Websites
      • Best Free Genealogy Websites
      • Best Genealogy Websites for Beginners
      • Best Free DNA Websites
      • Ancestry
      • FamilySearch
      • MyHeritage
    • DNA + Your Heritage
      • Selecting DNA Tests
      • Understanding and Applying Your DNA Test Results
      • DNA Q&A
      • African American
      • English and Welsh
      • Irish
      • German, Austrian and Prussian
      • Eastern European
      • Jewish
      • Scandinavian
      • Native American
      • Scottish
      • Russian
    • Projects + Ideas
      • Family History Crafts + DIY
      • Family Reunions
      • Get Organized
      • Heirloom Preservation
      • Photos
      • Storytelling
    • Kids
    • Free Resources
      • Essential Genealogy Forms
      • Family Tree Templates and Relationship Charts
      • Recording Your Family History Forms
      • Records Worksheets
      • Ancestor Immigration Forms
      • Census Worksheets
      • Research Forms and Organizers
      • All Quick Reference Guides
      • US Statewide Vital Records
      • Common Military Acronyms
      • German Genealogy Terms
      • Spanish Genealogy Terms
      • Past Article Indexes
      • All Genealogy eBooks
      • Surnames: Family Search Tips and Surname Origins
      • 23 Secrets to Organize Your Genealogy
      • 48 Ancestry.com Search Tips
      • How to Find Your Ancestor’s US Military Records
      • Preserving Old Photos of Your Family History
      • 30 Family History Writing Prompts
    • Courses
    • Shop
      • Cheat Sheets
      • Collections
      • Digital Past Issues
      • Family Projects
      • Forms and Templates
      • Genealogy Downloads
      • Genealogy Research Books
      • Live Webinars
      • Genealogy Webinars
      • Subscriptions & Memberships
      • U.S. State Research Guides
      • Best “Big” Genealogy Websites
      • Best Genealogy Records Websites
      • Best Family Tree and Sharing Websites
      • Best Genealogy News Websites and Blogs
      • Best US Genealogy Websites
      • Best State Genealogy Websites
      • Best African-American Genealogy Websites
      • Best Military Records Websites
      • Best Genealogy Apps and Tech Tools
      • Best UK and Irish Genealogy Websites
      • Best Scandinavian Genealogy Websites
      • Best European Genealogy Websites
      • Best Mapping Websites for Genealogy
      • Best Genealogy Library Websites
      • Best Historical Newspaper Websites
      • Interview Tips and Questions
      • Writing Prompts and Advice

    birth records

    Q&A: Birth Records for Genealogy Premium

    Have tough questions about birth records? From restricted access to researching “illegitimate” ancestors to recording births at sea, our genealogy records experts have the answers! Jump to: Q. My great-great-grandfather Edwin Lemon was born in Chester County, Penn., in 1818. This is all I can find about him. How do I find his parent’s names […]

    Read More

    Now What: Figuring Out Blended Households Premium

    Sometimes blended households require some extra research steps. When the pieces of your family don't quite fit, look for a missing one (or two).

    Read More

    Conflicting Birth Dates in Genealogy Records Case Study Premium

    Conflicting birth dates can be especially difficult to resolve. Here is a case study and tips from genealogy expert Sunny Morton.

    Read More

    History of the Irish Civil Registration System Premium

    Many Irish records have been lost to fire and time, but a crucial group survives: civil registrations. Learn how the history of how this system came to be.

    Read More

    Finding Canadian Birth Records Premium

    Trying to track down Canadian birth records? Here are some tips for tracking them down.

    Read More

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Family Tree Magazine

    CORPORATE

    • About Yankee Publishing
    • Careers
    • Privacy Policy
    • Website VIP Membership

    ABOUT FAMILY TREE

    • FAQ
    • Contact Us
    • Customer Services
    • Advertise with Family Tree

    FAMILY TREE SERVICES

    • Family Tree Magazine
    • Family Tree University
    • Family Tree Podcast
    • Family Tree Newsletters
    • Family Tree Kids

    MORE FROM YANKEE PUBLISHING

    • Yankee Magazine
    • The Old Farmer’s Almanac
    • NH Magazine
    • NH Business Review
    • Yankee Custom Marketing
    ©2021 Yankee Publishing, Inc., An Employee-Owned Company, all rights reserved.