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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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    Is your genealogy research stuck? Use PERSI to find publications and articles to help you find your ancestors.

    How To Use PERSI To Improve Your Genealogy Research

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    Summer Road Trip! How To Discover Your Cincinnati Ancestors in FindMyPast

    July 6, 2021
    The loss of the 1890 census record stalls many genealogy researchers in their tracks. A few fragments of the 1890 census did survive and are worth the look!

    31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – The 1890 Census Fragments

    July 19, 2018
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    Genealogy Research

    Overcome NOT Finding Your Ancestor’s Date of Death

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    Struggling to find an ancestor’s date of death is not unusual. Yet, the date of death is an important piece of information we need when researching our ancestors. Explore reasons why you are not finding your ancestor’s date of death, and start finding those dates!

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    Your ancestor's cause of death may lead to clues for further records to search. Explore your ancestor's medical genealogy to learn more about his/her life.

    Your Ancestors + Medical Genealogy

    February 5, 2016

    How To Find Vital Record Info When Birth Records (& Others) Cannot Be Found

    September 16, 2019
    Your ancestors are telling their stories even when it feels like they are hiding in the records. Researching feels more like a game of hide and seek than research. #genealogy #ancestors #areyoumycousin #familyhistory

    How To Pull the Stories From Your Ancestors

    October 22, 2015
  • Are you missing out on important genealogical clues? Use this guide to cemetery research the next time you visit the family cemetery.
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    Your Guide To Cemetery Research – Are You Missing Important Genealogical Clues?

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    Seven step guide to ensure you find all the clues about your ancestor in the cemetery.

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    Unsure about how to contact "new to you" cousins who might have information on your family history? Try these 5 tips !

    5 Tips For Finding & Contacting “New Cousins”

    March 14, 2014
    The 1790 census provides the earliest look at our ancestors in the census records. The 1790 census provides clues to our ancestor's family and neighborhood.

    A Close Up Look At The 1790 Census

    November 27, 2017
    Have you found all of an ancestor's children? Genealogy research tips to find your ancestors' children between the census years!

    Finding Children Between the Census Years

    November 3, 2014
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    How To Find Vital Record Info When Birth Records (& Others) Cannot Be Found

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    Explore 8 vital records substitutes to discover your ancestor's birth, marriage and death dates.

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    Did You Miss The Most Popular Genealogy Posts of 2020?

    December 31, 2020
    Explore school records to enhance your genealogy research. Not often used, school records include school census records and annual reports and more! #genealogy #genealogytips #areyoumycousin #ancestors #familyhistory

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

    July 13, 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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