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5 Types of Ancestors’ Land Records You Should Look For

Family Tree Editors October 7, 2018 updated on October 1, 2018

Looking for clues about your ancestors' relationships and migration patterns? Discover your ancestry and find family history with these five type of genealogy land records.

Finding Your Ancestor’s Land Records

Sharon DeBartolo Carmack August 1, 2006 updated on October 3, 2017

Perplexed by patents and plats? Confused by claims? Survey our beginner's guide to land records. This article includes a short Genealogy How-To Video on how to map your...

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A Complete List of State Censuses

Andrew Koch October 23, 2018 updated on October 22, 2018

Genealogists love federal censuses, but state censuses can prove just as helpful. Use this list to figure out what years these underused documents were created for your...

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Two Key Tips for Discovering Scottish Ancestry

Family Tree Editors October 23, 2018 updated on October 19, 2018

When researching your Scottish family history and ancestral home, knowing these two pieces of information is crucial, and here's why.

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5 Fall Genealogy Activities to Do in October

Author: Sunny Jane Morton October 22, 2018 updated on October 19, 2018

This month, we celebrate Family History Month and Halloween: what better time to pay attention to the deaths of our loved ones? Try these 5 tasks to honor their passing.

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