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When most of us think of Ancestry.com, we think of paid resources. And, of course, the vast majority of Ancestry’s billions of records are behind a paywall. However, you might be surprised to hear that the site does offer a …
How to View Thousands of Free Records on Ancestry Without a Subscription .
Old newspapers are one of the most valuable resources available to family history researchers. Not only can they provide some of the critical basic data we need to grow our trees – such as birth, marriage and death dates – they are …
Recently, I discovered proof of a fascinating family story in an unexpected place. I had looked for this proof on death and marriage records, in the federal and state census, in newspapers, and just about everywhere else I could think …
City Directories: This Underused Resource May Hold the Details You’ve Been Looking For .
Do you know that Amazon.com offers tens of thousands of free kindle books – many of which are family history focused? From pedigrees to local histories, to reference manuals and even genealogy-focused fiction – these no-cost ebooks provide a wealth …
This Google Trick Reveals Thousands of Free Genealogy Books on Amazon .
The Ellis Island records website has long been a great place to find free ancestry information. Providing instant access to more than 50 million immigration records, it’s a vital resource for anyone with US immigrant ancestry from the late 19th …
Did Your Ancestors Come Through Ellis Island? Here’s How to Find Out .
Anyone who has researched their African American ancestors knows what a challenge it can be, but as interest in family history research continues to grow more and more free resources are available to help you on your quest. If you …
10 Free Resources for Researching Your African American Ancestors .
This article is outdated. Please see our free genealogy section for updated information on this topic. Genealogy research can be challenging enough, but moving beyond the borders of your own country to discover records in other nations can feel downright …
Have European Ancestry? Here are 30 Free Genealogy Sites to Search .
Family Tree Maker (FTM) has been through more than a few twists and turns over the last year. In Dec 2015, Ancestry announced that it would no longer sell or support its popular genealogy program and many thought FTM was done …
Family Tree Maker Finally Gets a Free Update: Here’s How to Find It .
Thank you to the family history research site Crestleaf for sharing this fun take on why people didn’t smile in old photographs. Ever wonder why your ancestors aren’t grinning from ear to ear in those faded black and white family …
Why Weren’t Your Ancestors Smiling in Those Old Photos? The Reason Revealed .