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    One Simple Genealogy Research Habit: Are You Doing It?

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    Genealogy companies continually add and update their genealogy record collections. Learn how to discover these new records at Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, MyHeritage and FindMyPast.

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    Are you gleaning all of the genealogical clues from that Family Bible? Learn strategies for thoroughly analyzing the Family Bible.

    3 Strategies For Examining the Family Bible

    November 6, 2014
    Do you suspect your ancestor changed their name? It's possible! Explore genealogy tips and strategies to trace that ancestor. #genealogy #ancestors

    You Suspect Your Ancestor Changed His Name – Now What?

    January 30, 2017
    Using religious periodicals in genealogy research is often an overlooked source of information for your ancestors. Religious periodicals should be a part of your genealogy toolbox. #genealogy #genealogytips #areyoumycousin #ancestors #familyhistory

    31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Religious Periodicals

    July 6, 2018
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    It’s Here! Research the 1921 Census of England & Wales

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    Research and discover ancestors in the 1921 Census of England and Wales. Explore your ancestors' marital status, occupation, employer information and more about life in the 1920's.

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    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

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

    October 3, 2018

    Use ArchiveGrid To Find Old Documents & Family Records

    August 19, 2019
  • Title graphic with white words on tan background reading Finding Your Ancestors in Philadelphia with FindMyPast. 2 small graphics of the Liberty bell and Ben Franklin statue.
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    Summer Road Trip: How To Discover Your Ancestors in Philadelphia!

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    Discover your Philadelphia ancestors and experience history in the virtual summer road trip through FindMyPast’s U.S. record collections! We are at our last stop 🚗on our Summer Road Trip through the U. S. records at FindMyPast! If you missed our stops in Cincinnati, New York and Baltimore, no problem. You can catch up here: Summer Road Trip! How To Discover Your Cincinnati Ancestors in FindMyPast Summer Road Trip: Searching for New York Ancestors Summer Road Trip: How to Discover Your Ancestors in Baltimore What’ been your favorite destination so far? Now on to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! Let’s stretch our proverbial legs and learn how to discover your ancestors in Philadelphia, the…

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    Using religious periodicals in genealogy research is often an overlooked source of information for your ancestors. Religious periodicals should be a part of your genealogy toolbox. #genealogy #genealogytips #areyoumycousin #ancestors #familyhistory

    31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Religious Periodicals

    July 6, 2018
    The most powerful tool in your genealogy toolbox is not what you think! Learn how powerful a cup of coffee can be to your search for ancestors.

    The Most Powerful Tool in Your Genealogy Toolbox

    March 12, 2014
    Boost your genealogy and family history research by seeking out distant and collateral cousins to share and compare your research with. #genealogy #ancestry #areyoumycousin #familyhistory

    31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – That 3rd Cousin

    July 28, 2018
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    Summer Road Trip: How To Discover Your Ancestors in Baltimore!

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    Discover your Baltimore ancestors in this virtual summer road trip through FindMyPast’s U.S. record collections! We are halfway through our Summer Road Trip through the U. S. records at FindMyPast! If you missed our stops in Cincinnati and in New York, no problem. You can catch up here: Summer Road Trip! How To Discover Your Cincinnati Ancestors in FindMyPast Summer Road Trip: Searching for New York Ancestors Now on to Baltimore, Maryland!!!! The first settlers to Baltimore arrived with Lord Baltimore in March 1634, founded to provide a haven for England’s Roman Catholic minority. Interestingly, the religion remained in the minority with less than 10% of the population​. In 1649 the “Act Concerning Religion”…

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    The 1950 US Census: What You Need To Know

    March 29, 2022
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    Easily Scan Old Photos with the NEW Ancestry.com App

    May 24, 2022
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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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