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More Than One Birth Date For An Ancestor? What To Do!
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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5 Reasons You Are NOT Finding Your Ancestor’s Birth Record
Birth records are essential for genealogical research, but they are not always available. There are a few reasons for this: they may not have been required when your ancestor was born, they may have been lost or destroyed, or your ancestor's name may have changed. If you can't find a birth record for your ancestor, don't give up. There are other records you can search, such as census records, family bibles, and obituaries.
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How To Find Vital Record Info When Birth Records (& Others) Cannot Be Found
Explore 8 vital records substitutes to discover your ancestor's birth, marriage and death dates.
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How to Find An Ancestor’s Birth Date (Even If No Birth Record Is Found)
A formal birth record or birth certificate may not be found for your ancestor, but you can deduce the birth year/date or at least narrow down the date by using other records. Learn about 8 alternative sources to find an ancestor’s date of birth.