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    How To Research Your Destitute Ancestors – Yes, It’s Possible

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    Were your ancestors poor? To research and find destitute ancestors, seek out records created for the care of the community’s poor. One of the common frustrations I hear from you, my readers, is the lack of records for your destitute or poor ancestors.  Yes, our poor ancestors certainly present with some unique research challenges. Why is that? Your poor or destitute ancestors typically did not own land and will not be found in the land records.  Ancestors who had no estate that needed to be disposed of, did not typically leave wills or have estates that were probated. Your poorer ancestors may have moved frequently in search of jobs making…

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    11 Unique Genealogy Resources You May Have Missed in the Archives!

    September 27, 2021

    A Baker’s Dozen of Free Genealogy Websites! Are You Missing These?

    October 12, 2020

    How To Have a Successful Genealogy Conference – Let’s Go To RootsTech!

    February 3, 2020
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    How To Research Your Common Surname Ancestors

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    Struggling to research your common surname ancestors? Try these 4 strategies to help you find those ancestors with all too common last names! Tracing an ancestor with a common surname can be just plain frustrating. Am I right? I never intended to research my White family ancestors. That common surname “White”  just seemed too daunting. John White in colonial North Carolina and Virginia? No, thank you. Quite frankly, I was intimidated by the prospect of such a genealogy project. I knew there would be no quick or easy answers. But then…. A phone call from a fellow White family researcher changed all of that.   Fast forward a number of…

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    Ever wonder what your ancestor looked like? Explore the genealogy records that reveal what your ancestor looked like.

    Are You Your Ancestor’s Doppelganger? Find Out What Your Ancestor Looked Like

    February 24, 2020
    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

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

    July 11, 2018
    Finding your ancestor in colonial America may seem daunting, but it's not impossible. Explore these strategies for researching colonial genealogy records.

    Ancestors in Colonial America? Let’s Learn How To Find Them

    November 12, 2018
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    14 of the Best Genealogy Tips to Find Your Ancestors

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    Need a few helpful hints to find those elusive ancestors? Find 14 of my favorite and best tips to start growing your family tree!

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    A Beginner’s Genealogy Guide to New Features at MyHeritage

    March 22, 2022

    How To Research Around the 1890 Census Record Loss – Part 5: Taxes

    October 3, 2018
    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

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

    July 2, 2018
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    How To Gather Oral History From Family With Memory Loss

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    Are you missing out on vital family history clues, because of poor assumptions? 🤔 I often hear from fellow genealogists who wished they had obtained oral family history from their older relatives sooner. Now, many find it too late. A relative has passed away or dementia is claiming the memory of a loved one. These 5 tips will help you get started and ensure you and your family member(s)  have an enjoyable time connecting and reminiscing.

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    Are family history clues hidden in your old family photos? Learn how to examine those photos for interesting details about your ancestors.

    Finding Hidden Clues In Old Family Photos

    April 23, 2015
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    How To Use PicMonkey to Decipher Gravestones

    March 19, 2015
    Genealogy tips and musings to gleaned from the NGS 2017 Family History Conference. Make your genealogy research more successful.

    Genealogy Tips From NGS 2017 Family History Conference – Part 2

    May 12, 2017
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lisa lisson
Welcome! I’m Lisa. I believe researching your genealogy does not have to be overwhelming. All you need is a solid plan, a genealogy toolbox and the knowledge to use those tools. Read more….

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