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Libraries and Archives for Genealogy

Why Local Libraries and Archives Are Still Vital to Your Research

Ever-growing access to online records means that many family history researchers aren’t taking advantage of physical repositories like they used to. But, as we discuss in this article about the important of offline records, a great deal of what we need to really understand our ancestors still cannot be found digitally.


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How to Locate Any Offline Genealogy Record in 1 Minute

How to Locate Any Offline Genealogy Record in 1 Minute

How To Quickly Find Free Genealogy Records Through the Digital Public Library of America

How To Quickly Find Free Genealogy Records Through the Digital Public Library of America

This May Be the Most Important Genealogy Research Trick You’ll Ever Learn

This May Be the Most Important Genealogy Research Trick You’ll Ever Learn

Top 10 Reader Recommended Free Genealogy Sites

Top 10 Reader Recommended Free Genealogy Sites

Need Help Deciphering Old Genealogy Documents? Explore These Free Handwriting Resources

Need Help Deciphering Old Genealogy Documents? Explore These Free Handwriting Resources

3rd Cousin Twice Removed? This Chart Helps You Sort Out Confusing Cousin Relationships

3rd Cousin Twice Removed? This Chart Helps You Sort Out Confusing Cousin Relationships

Digitizing Family Photos and Records: What’s the Best Format to Use?

Digitizing Family Photos and Records: What’s the Best Format to Use?

Were Your Ancestors American Pioneers? Here’s How to Track Them Down Online

Were Your Ancestors American Pioneers? Here’s How to Track Them Down Online

The “Secret” Codes on Death Certificates That Can Tell You How Your Ancestors Died

The “Secret” Codes on Death Certificates That Can Tell You How Your Ancestors Died

Have You Searched These Genealogy Photo Collections for Your Ancestors?

Have You Searched These Genealogy Photo Collections for Your Ancestors?

Google Maps Will Help You Learn More About Your Ancestors

Google Maps Will Help You Learn More About Your Ancestors

The Important National Death Registers That Many Family Historians Miss

The Important National Death Registers That Many Family Historians Miss

How I Finally Broke Down a 10-Year-Old Brick Wall in 10 Minutes

How I Finally Broke Down a 10-Year-Old Brick Wall in 10 Minutes

Access Paid Genealogy Databases for Free With This Simple Trick

Access Paid Genealogy Databases for Free With This Simple Trick

Voting Created Some Fascinating Genealogy Records! Here’s Where to Find Them

Voting Created Some Fascinating Genealogy Records! Here’s Where to Find Them

The Vital Genealogy Research Step You May Have Missed

The Vital Genealogy Research Step You May Have Missed

15 Genealogy Books You Can Read for Free With Kindle Unlimited

15 Genealogy Books You Can Read for Free With Kindle Unlimited

Are You Sure They’re Your Ancestors? This Genealogy Blunder is More Common Than Ever

Are You Sure They’re Your Ancestors? This Genealogy Blunder is More Common Than Ever

The 12 Important Genealogy Dos and Don’ts You Need to Know

The 12 Important Genealogy Dos and Don’ts You Need to Know

How to Fail at Family History Research in 10 Simple Steps

How to Fail at Family History Research in 10 Simple Steps

Do You Have Hidden Native American Ancestry? Here’s How to Find Out

Do You Have Hidden Native American Ancestry? Here’s How to Find Out

The “Secret” Details in the 1940 Census You May Be Missing

The “Secret” Details in the 1940 Census You May Be Missing

Finally! A Super Easy, Visual Way to Organize Your Genealogy Data

Finally! A Super Easy, Visual Way to Organize Your Genealogy Data

Do You Have a Graveyard Kit? Here are the 13 Things I Keep in Mine

Do You Have a Graveyard Kit? Here are the 13 Things I Keep in Mine

Planning a Cemetery Visit? Dos and Don’ts to Read Before You Go

Planning a Cemetery Visit? Dos and Don’ts to Read Before You Go

What I’ve Learned from “Working the Cemeteries”

What I’ve Learned from “Working the Cemeteries”