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Was your ancestor a veteran? Add old soldier's home records to your genealogy research. You might be surprised what you find.

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31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Civil War Veterans Homes Records

Explore school records to enhance your genealogy research. Not often used, school records include school census records and annual reports and more! #genealogy #genealogytips #areyoumycousin #ancestors #familyhistory

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

What did your ancestors do to make a living? Seek out occupational records to learn more about your ancestors and provide genealogical clues for your research. #genealogy #genealogytips #areyoumycousin #ancestors #familyhistory

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

Funeral home records can be a source of genealogical information in the absence of other records. Think outside-the-box and explore these lesser used records. #genealogy #genealogytips #areyoumycousin #ancestors #familyhistory

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

DNA testing for genealogy research is helping researchers break down brick wall. Finding DNA education opportunities does not have to be hard. #genealogy #genealogytips #areyoumycousin #ancestors #familyhistory

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31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Your DNA Education

Facebook Groups can be a valuable tool in your genealogy toolbox. Find and join a Facebook group and network genealogy style. #genealogy #genealogytips #areyoumycousin #ancestors #familyhistory

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31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Facebook Groups

Search cultural periodicals such as magazines or newspapers for evidence of your ancestors or to learn about cultural traditions impacting how they lived and the records they created. #genealogy #genealogytips #areyoumycousin #ancestors #familyhistory

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31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Cultural Periodicals

Unplug your genealogy in order to jump start your research! Stepping away from the computer gives you a chance to return to your research with a fresh eye. #genealogy #genealogytips #areyoumycousin #ancestors #familyhistory

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

Using religious periodicals in genealogy research is often an overlooked source of information for your ancestors. Religious periodicals should be a part of your genealogy toolbox. #genealogy #genealogytips #areyoumycousin #ancestors #familyhistory

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31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Religious Periodicals

Don't miss out on important genealogical information by not checking out the vertical files at your state or local archives. #genealogy #genealogytips #areyoumycousin #ancestors #familyhistory

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31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Vertical Files

Newspaper society pages can be a wealth of genealogy information. Weddings, family visits, church events, and more can provide clues to use in your genealogy research. #genealogy #genealogytips #areyoumycousin #ancestors #familyhistory

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

Are you getting the most out of your cemetery research? Are you finding all of the possible clues to help you jump start your genealogy research? #genealogy #genealogytips #areyoumycousin #ancestors #familyhistory

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31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Cemetery Research

Day 2 of "31 Days of Out of the Box Genealogy Tips" involves exploring genealogy wikis. Wikis can be another source to find valuable clues to use in your research. #genealogy #genealogytips #areyoumycousin #ancestors #familyhistory

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

Genealogy research can be time consuming. Explore 3 time-saving tips for your genealogy research. Learn how to be a more efficient and productive researcher.

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3 Powerful Time-Saving Tips for Successful Genealogy Research

Tracking down our female ancestors requires thinking "outside the box".  Always focusing on her may not yield the desired results.  By taking our focus off of our female ancestor, we can be sure of exhausting all possibilities of finding her in the records.

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Tracing Female Ancestors Through A Child’s Records

Searching for your Irish ancestors can be daunting, but is worth the effort! Learn how to start the process of finding your Irish roots.

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Searching For Irish Genealogy Records – Where Do You Start?

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