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Location, Location, Location! Use those land records to find your ancestors despite of the 1890 census loss. #genealogy #1890census #ancestors

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How To Research Around the 1890 Census Record Loss – Part 7: Land Records

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

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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

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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! 

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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

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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

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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......

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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.

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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!

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

Non-population schedules benefit the genealogy researcher by providing an opportunity to learn more an ancestor and their role in the community.

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31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Non-Population Schedules

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