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  • Google photos is a great option for storing and sharing your old family photographs. Oh, and it's free!
    Genealogy Tools,  Old Family Photos

    Google Photos For Genealogy: It’s A Picture Perfect Guide!

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    Having a large number of old family photographs is lots of fun, but organizing them and sharing them? Well, that can be a challenge. Google Photos is picture perfect for keeping things organized. I’ll show you how.

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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.
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    How To Perform Your Genealogy Searches More Successfully

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    Get the most out of your genealogy searches by understanding basic search engine principles and start finding your ancestors. Recently I asked you, my readers, to send me questions you would like to have answered in our weekly Facebook Live chats. Wendy M. sent me this question which warrants its own post. How do you adjust your search terms when your ancestors have a name that has a meaning? For example, when I look for Delia Christian, I get all the religious hits – Christian church services, Christian Science Monitor, etc. I have an ancestor named Minnie Coleman Maiden – when I look for her, the newspaper databases give me…

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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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