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Genealogy Research How-Tos

Explore mortality schedules for clues to your ancestor's death date, birth date and other information! Don't miss this "out of the box" genealogy resource!

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31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Mortality Schedules

Join in on genealogy related twitter chats! Find twitter chats and learn how to join right in with other like minded genealogy researchers.

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31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Twitter Chats

The War of 1812 pension records can be an under utilized resource in your genealogy research. Learn how to find and use these records. #genealogy #genealogytips #areyoumycousin #ancestors #familyhistory

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31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – War of 1812 Pension Records

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

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