How To Trace Your Family Tree
Wondering how to trace your family tree? Find genealogy how-to articles to successfully find your ancestors and build your family tree. Finding your ancestors does not have to overwhelming, but it does take time. Learning step by step is the key to successful genealogy research. Here at Are You My Cousin? you will learn:
- How to start your research the right way (Hint: It's with a plan!)
- How to progress your research forward
- How to find and use both common and uncommon genealogy records.
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How To Research Around the 1890 Census Record Loss – Part 7: Land Records
The loss of the 1890 U.S. Census is a stumbling block for many genealogy researchers. “Losing” our ancestor in 1890 is the cause of many brick walls, but we do have research options to overcome these brick walls. Devon Lee from the Family History Fanatics and I have teamed up once again to bring you an 8-part video series focusing on how to research around the 1890 census loss. We want to take the overwhelm out of researching your ancestors during the 1890 US Census Loss time period. And yes, we will have fun along the way!! Researching land records for the years surrounding 1890 are another option for learning about your ancestor…
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Two Common Genetic Genealogy Questions Answered!
How many of you have questions about using DNA and genetic genealogy research strategies in your research? [Just to be fully transparent, I’m waving my hand high.] DNA testing and the results can be confusing. Which DNA test to take? What company to test with? AND…..What do those DNA test results mean? Fortunately, researchers are out there sharing their knowledge of genetic genealogy in a variety of formats from blog posts to videos to webinars. Find a round-up of 15 posts on using DNA in your genealogy research here. When you are done there, come right back, because I am sharing the answers to commonly asked questions on DNA and…
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31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Go Back!
July 2018 is completely focused on providing you with genealogy tips that are …..well,….”out of the box”. Welcome to DAY 31 of the 31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips series! Need to start at the beginning of the series or catch up? Start here. DAY 31 (The Last of Our Genealogy Tips!) – Go Back To The Beginning Today’s the last day in our 31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips. We did it! You now have 31 new tips and strategies in your genealogy toolbox. Our last tip? Go back to the beginning. As genealogy researchers, we pour ourselves into the research of our…
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31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Google Books
July 2018 is completely focused on providing you with genealogy tips that are …..well,….”out of the box”. Welcome to DAY 30 of the 31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips series! Need to start at the beginning of the series or catch up? Start here. DAY 30- Explore Google Books Google books is a fantastic resource for finding books helpful in your genealogy and family history research. Did I mention many of these books are FREE?! That makes a frugal genealogist’s heart happy. Books that are in the public domain are offered for free access. Others you may just get a preview snippet. A variety of books can…