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  1. Ancestry for Free: Genealogy Research Sites That Don’t Cost a Dime

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    / April 5, 2013 / 15 Comments
    Can you really research your ancestry for free? Yes you can! Most seasoned genealogists know that there are an ever growing number of free family history resources online–but it is easy for beginners to get overwhelmed trying to find quality resources and end up turning to just one or two...
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    The Genealogy Generation Gap

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    / February 16, 2013 / 3 Comments
    Growing up in a small town in the 1950’s, the generation gap meant that old folks didn’t understand teenagers.  When I became seriously involved in genealogy research, I realized that some researchers also misunderstand the ‘Genealogy Generation Gap’. I asked a genealogical society group this question. “How many years are in...
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    You are Number One on the Pedigree Chart

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    / February 12, 2013 / 1 Comment
    The Pedigree or Ancestral Chart is a summary of your family at a glance.  It contains basic information about each maternal and paternal generation of your family.  Whether you are just beginning your family history or reviewing your research, your pedigree chart is the guide to your family tree. For...
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    Pension Files Reveal Family Stories

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    / February 4, 2013 / 3 Comments
    Names and dates are the core of our family history research but no one wants just lists of names and dates.  What we really want is to take those names and breathe some life into them.  We want real people to go with those names.  So, how do we do...
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    Interview with National Genealogical Society President Jordan Jones

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    / February 4, 2013 / 1 Comment
    Many thanks to National Genealogical Society President Jordan Jones for taking the time to answer our questions about conducting genealogical research.  FHD: What inspired you to become interested in genealogy originally? I received genealogical information — a compiled family history, and an Antebellum family Bible — from older family members...
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    Genealogy Begins at Home

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    / February 4, 2013 / Leave a comment
    It’s a new year and you have a new hobby—genealogy. The first question a new researcher asks is, “Where do I begin?” Answers may range from Internet subscription sites, purchasing computer software or employing a professional researcher. Those are all good answers, but genealogy begins at home. You may be...
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    Using the Census to Uncover Details About Your Ancestors

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    / February 4, 2013 / 2 Comments
    I just finished reading Megan Smolenyak’s Hey America, Your Roots Are Showing. In each chapter, Ms. Smolenyak talks about what she finds or asks of various census records. These all important records contain many clues about the lives and success of the individuals listed. I want to talk about some...
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    Finding Your Roots with Findmypast: Insider Tips

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    / February 4, 2013 / Leave a comment
    With one of the largest assortments of genealogical records available online, Findmypast.com offers some pretty unique collections. The site offers a wide assortment of records for those of us researching relatives from England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, and a growing collection of records from the US, Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Papua New...
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    Using the Census to Find Ancestors: Beginner Genealogy

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    / February 4, 2013 / Leave a comment
    Whether you embark on a Genealogy, Family History, or Local History project, you need to consider the types of information you have and what you seek or want to uncover. As a librarian, my focus is identifying the question, considering the types of records that hold or reveal bits of information,...
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    Jewish Genealogy: 6 Tips for Conducting Great Research

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    / February 4, 2013 / 1 Comment
    Researching Jewish ancestors and looking for a little guidance? Avrum Geller, Member of the Executive Council of the Jewish Genealogical Society, Inc, provides six tips for getting started on the right foot.    1.  Call or visit the very oldest persons in the family and interview them about the family history you have...
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