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    Genealogy Research

    The MOST Important Question in Your Cemetery Research

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    Cemetery research is a fun part of genealogy research, but many researchers are overlooking important clues. As you grow your family tree and explore your ancestor’s burial place, be sure to ask yourself the MOST important question for your ancestor research. You’ll find more clues to your ancestors and open up new avenues of research.

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    Make sure you are getting the most out of your genealogy searches. Learn basic search principles and how to filter results for your ancestor.

    How To Perform Your Genealogy Searches More Successfully

    March 6, 2017
    Find who your ancestors are with this genealogy guide.

    Everything You Need To Know To Find Who Your Ancestors Are

    January 10, 2020

    The 1890 Census – How To Research the “Genealogy Black Hole” Part 1

    December 12, 2016
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    Genealogy Research

    Successful Online Cemetery Research for Your Ancestors!

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    Cemetery research is a vital part of genealogy research, but the opportunity to research where your ancestor(s) was buried does not present itself. Performing cemetery research online is possible! We’ll walk through how to successfully research genealogy in a cemetery using online resources.

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    Besides great recipes, did you know there is a wealth of genealogical information found in historical church and local cookbooks?

    How to Use Vintage Cookbooks in Your Genealogy Research

    December 1, 2014
    Are you missing out on important genealogical clues? Use this guide to cemetery research the next time you visit the family cemetery.

    Your Guide To Cemetery Research – Are You Missing Important Genealogical Clues?

    April 11, 2022
    Most of the 1890 census was lost, but a few 1890 census fragments did survive. Genealogy researchers should include those fragments in their search.

    How To Research Around the 1890 Census Record Loss – Part 1: 1890 Census Fragments

    September 19, 2018
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    Genealogy Research

    How To Evaluate Your Ancestor’s Tombstone

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    Are you missing clues in the cemetery to your ancestors? Learn how to analyze an ancestor’s tombstone and find more genealogy records. As a genealogy researcher, I love cemetery research. [My children think I’m nuts!] Still, on-the-ground research in the cemetery where your ancestor(s) is buried can provide valuable information for your future genealogy research. In this post, we will look specifically at the tombstone. As part of your cemetery research, analyzing your ancestor’s tombstone is crucial. Cemetery Terminology Is there a difference between a gravestone, tombstone and a headstone? Yes. And no. Today, we used use the those three terms interchangeably, but that hasn’t always been the case. Originally,…

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    Find evidence of your ancestors and boost your genealogy research and family history by exploring community and church cookbooks. #genealogy #familyhistory #areyoumycousin #ancestry

    31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Cookbooks!

    July 29, 2018
    Have you explred school records for your ancestors? Did you know these can serve as a partial alternative to the loss of the 1890 census? Learn how to find your ancestors in the school records.

    Getting Started With School Records for Genealogy Research

    August 4, 2016
    Attending a genealogy conference - big or small- is a great way to further your genealogy education. As you learn new strategies you will sharpen your research skills and make steady progress toward tearing down your genealogical brick walls.

    How To Find Your Next Genealogy Conference (Answering a Reader’s Question!)

    May 29, 2017
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    Genealogy Research

    Cemetery Research: Six Photos You Must Take

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    Six photographs every genealogy researcher should take when performing cemetery research. Ensure you find and record all of the clues your ancestor's gravestone is telling you.

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    Are you missing vital clues to your ancestors? Learn how to all the genealogical clues in your ancestor's death certificate .

    Don’t Miss Out On Important Genealogy Clues on Your Ancestor’s Death Certificate

    March 5, 2015
    Today I'm sharing the last of my tips and gleanings from the 2017 NGS Family History conference. Don't worry if you were not able to attend. This post is full of tips applicable for all genealogy researchers - whether you attended the conference or not.

    Genealogy Tips From NGS 2017 Family History Conference – Part 3

    May 15, 2017
    Learn how to find and use millions of pages of records digitized online at FamilySearch that don’t show up when you conduct a general search.

    Worth a Thousand Words: How to Find and Use Image-Only Collections on FamilySearch

    January 5, 2018
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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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