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April 26 Is ‘Get Organized Day’: Decluttering Your Genealogy

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on April 26, 2024

In this article – to help celebrate today being ‘Get Organized Day’ – Gena Philibert-Ortega gives tips for decluttering your genealogy collections... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tips: Records for German American Research (part 1)

By Katie Rebecca Garner on April 22, 2024

In this article – the first of a two-part series – Katie Rebecca Garner reviews resources to research your German American ancestors... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tips: Sample Questions for Interviewing Older Relatives

By Jessica Edwards on April 10, 2024

In this article, Jessica Edwards provides a list of 42 questions to ask older relatives to begin your oral history family research project... (Read More)

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How to Find Ancestors: A Comprehensive Guide to Tracing Your Family Tree

By GenealogyBank on April 8, 2024

Wondering how to find ancestors and uncover your family heritage? Our comprehensive guide will help you trace your family history. Learn more today!.. (Read More)

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How to Review Adoption Records Online: A Comprehensive Guide

By GenealogyBank on March 18, 2024

Explore how to find adoption records online with our guide. Unlock your biological family’s history and access vital information to begin your search... (Read More)

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German American Culture & History (part 2)

By Katie Rebecca Garner on March 7, 2024

In this article, Katie Rebecca Garner describes German American history, religion and language, to help with your research on German American ancestors... (Read More)

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German American Culture & History (part 1)

By Katie Rebecca Garner on March 4, 2024

In this article, Katie Rebecca Garner describes German American naming patterns, to help with your research on German American ancestors... (Read More)

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Genealogy 101: One-Place Studies

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on February 26, 2024

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega explains how a one-place study can broaden your genealogy – and she provides many helpful links... (Read More)

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Genealogy Tips: Your Ancestor’s Fraternal Group

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on January 29, 2024

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives tips for researching your ancestor’s participation in a fraternal order such as the Oddfellows... (Read More)

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