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    Genealogy Research,  How To Trace Your Family Tree

    Simple Tips For Reading Old Handwriting in Genealogy Documents

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    You found an ancestor's document, but cannot read the handwriting! Use these 6 tips to be able to decpher your ancestor's records and find ALL of the clues for your genealogy research.

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    Cemetery Research: Six Photos You Must Take

    April 22, 2022
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    How To Find ALL the Clues In Your Ancestor’s Marriage Record

    August 16, 2022
    FlickR is another great tool to add to your genealogy toolbox! Explore items form state archives, libraries and university collections. #ancestor #genealogy#areyoumycouin #flickr

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

    July 24, 2018
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    Genealogy Research,  Genealogy Tools

    How To Stock Your Genealogy Toolbox for Success

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    It can be confusing to know which genealogy subscriptions or databases you need to find your ancestors. Take a peek inside my genealogy toolbox for 9 of my favorite resources I use!

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    Not all records needed to find your ancestors are found online. Use these tips to research offline genealogy without leaving your home. #genealogy #ancestors

    Research Offline Genealogy Records – Even If You Cannot Travel!

    November 14, 2016
    Using City Directories is an important genealogy research strategy for finding brick wall ancestors. Many free online directories can be found! #genealogy #citydirectories #ancestors

    How to Use City Directories In Your Genealogy Research

    July 10, 2017

    Creating Your Own Cemetery Tours: Find Your Ancestor’s Grave

    September 4, 2020
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    Genealogy Research

    How To Build Family Trees For Your DNA Matches

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    You have just been notified you have NEW DNA matches! Could this be THE MATCH that will break your brick wall? Your match is good, but does not have a family tree attached. Now what? In this video DNA expert Mary Eberle shows you how to build out your DNA match family trees to see just how you are related.

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    Every genealogist needs a photo-editing tool in their toolbox! Reading old faded handwriting just got so much easier!

    Transcribing Old Documents Does Not Have To Strain Your Eyes!

    August 5, 2019
    Try Ancestry.com's NEW MyTree Tags tool. Use tags (or labels) to improve your family tree organization and manage your genealogy research projects easier.

    How To Use Ancestry.com’s Helpful MyTreeTags Tool

    March 11, 2019
    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

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

    July 3, 2018
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    Female Ancestors,  Genealogy Research

    More Than One Birth Date For An Ancestor? What To Do!

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    Find more than one birth date for an ancestor? It happens! Explore how to sort out conflicting dates of birth for that ancestor.

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    Looking for a Mother's Day gift for the family historian? Check out the Mother's Day Genealogy Gift Guide! #Mother'sDay #giftguide #genealogy

    Mother’s Day Gift Guide – Genealogy Style!

    April 12, 2017
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    Women In History – Overcoming the “Just a Housewife” Myth

    August 31, 2020
    Trouble tracing your female ancestors? Do not overlook them in those early pre-1850 census records.

    How To Use Pre-1850 Census Records to Find Your Female Ancestors

    February 6, 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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