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Use time saving apps for your genealogy research to get more done and be a more efficient researcher. Both iOs and android app available.

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Time Saving Apps For Genealogy Researchers

Photo organization resources for tips and strategies to help the genealogist and family historian finally get those photos organized.

Organization

Photo Organization for Genealogy Researchers – Resources for Getting Started

Incorporating DNA testing into your genealogy research raises questions! Find answers to 2 commonly asked genetic genealogy questions. #genealogy #geneticgenealogy #areyoumycousin #dna

Research How-Tos

Two Common Genetic Genealogy Questions Answered!

The last of 31 genealogy tips? Boost your genealogy research with a fresh eye by going back to the beginning! See what a fresh look can do. #genealogy #ancestry #areyoumycousin #familyhistory

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31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Go Back!

Google books is a fantastic resource for finding books helpful in your genealogy  research. Find family histories, county histories and more. #genealogy #ancestors #areyoumycousin #familyhistory

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31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Google Books

Find evidence of your ancestors and boost your genealogy research and family history by exploring community and church cookbooks. #genealogy #familyhistory #areyoumycousin #ancestry

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31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Cookbooks!

Boost your genealogy and family history research by seeking out distant and collateral cousins to share and compare your research with. #genealogy #ancestry #areyoumycousin #familyhistory

Research How-Tos

31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – That 3rd Cousin

County heritage books contain information on the county, its residents and information on its families. Great for genealogy research! 

Research How-Tos

31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Heritage Books

Road records can be a fabulous resource for genealogy researchers. Learn about your ancestors' location and neighbors that become important to your research #genealogy #areyoumycousin #ancestry #roadrecords

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31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Road Records

Including research of map collections is vital to your genealogy reserach. Place your ancestors on the map to learn about migration, land ownership & more. #mapcollections #genealogy #ancestry #areyoumycousin

Research How-Tos

31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Map Collections

FlickR is another great tool to add to your genealogy toolbox! Explore items form state archives, libraries and university collections. #ancestor #genealogy#areyoumycouin #flickr

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31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – FlickR

Researching merchant records of where your ancestors shopped provides important genealogical clues to your ancestor's life and community. #genealogy #areyoumycousin #ancestors #genealogytips

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31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Merchant Records

WorldCat is a valuable genealogy research tool for every genealogist! Find family histories, local histories and more to progress your research. #genealogy #areyoumycousin #ancestors #worldcat

Research How-Tos

31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – WorldCat

Enhance your genealogy research by seeking out and researching materials found in private collections. Family letters, business papers......

Research How-Tos

31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Private Collections

Tax records can provide an enormous amount of information on your ancestors. Track your ancestors year by year and find clues to other potential resources.

Research How-Tos

31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Tax Records

The loss of the 1890 census record stalls many genealogy researchers in their tracks. A few fragments of the 1890 census did survive and are worth the look!

Research How-Tos

31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – The 1890 Census Fragments

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