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    Genealogy Research

    Can’t Find Your Great Grandmother? 3 Places You May Not Have Looked (Yet)

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    Finding an ancestor’s maiden name is tough. Discover 3 often overlooked genealogy resources to identity your female ancestors. Finding a female ancestor’s maiden name is at the top of many genealogy researchers’ minds. It’s usually at the top of mine! Few days go by when I am not mulling over Joanna Barrett of Surry County, NC. One day….. One of my goals is to help genealogy researchers discover uncommon resources and places to seek out more information on those female ancestors. Moving beyond the traditional genealogy records is critical to breaking down those brick walls surrounding our ancestors. The Usual Genealogy Records and Resources For An Ancestor’s Maiden Name Before…

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    Census records in the early 1800s are difficult to assess. Only the head of the household was listed and the rest of the household was just a lot of tick marks. What's a genealogist to do?

    Back to Genealogy Basics – The 1800’s Census, Part 2

    March 24, 2016
    Ever wonder what your ancestor looked like? Explore the genealogy records that reveal what your ancestor looked like.

    Are You Your Ancestor’s Doppelganger? Find Out What Your Ancestor Looked Like

    February 24, 2020
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    Photographing Cemeteries: Telling the Story of Your Ancestors

    November 16, 2020
  • Wondering how to save money while trying to find your ancestors? Check out Ancestry.com's free genealogy records collections. You'll be surprised at what you find!
    Genealogy Resources

    How To Do Free Genealogy Research on Ancestry.com

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    Wondering how to save money while trying to find your ancestors? Check out Ancestry.com's free genealogy records collections. You'll be surprised at what you find!

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    Get started finding your UK ancestors the frugal way. Free genealogy websites for you your UK genealogy research. #genealogy #free #familyhistory

    Where To Find Free Genealogy Courses – It’s Easier Than You Think!

    March 24, 2019
    Use Ancestry.com's Member Directory to find other genealogy researchers with your research interests. It might be just the jump start your research needs.

    Tutorial: The Ancestry.com Member Directory

    December 4, 2017
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    Can’t Find A Marriage Record For Your Ancestor? 3 Reasons Why!

    June 8, 2020
  • Need better ancestor search results online? Try using a wildcard search as part of your genealogy research
    Genealogy Research,  How To Trace Your Family Tree

    Use A Genealogy Wildcard Search For Better Ancestor Search Results

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    Use a genealogy wildcard search in Google and genealogy databases to find more ancestor search results and grow your family tree. It’s a wild, wild, wild(card) world of genealogy records out there!  Are your ancestors hiding in them? As a researcher you perform genealogy searches daily to find your ancestors.  But you wonder…. Are you maximizing your search results? Getting the best results for finding your ancestors? Are your search results limited because of misspellings and/or transcription errors? Or are you searching for ancestors but unsure of what spelling they used in the records? It’s time for a wildcard search!  What is a Genealogy Wildcard Search? One of the best…

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    WorldCat is a valuable genealogy research tool for every genealogist! Find family histories, local histories and more to progress your research. #genealogy #areyoumycousin #ancestors #worldcat

    31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – WorldCat

    July 22, 2018

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

    December 12, 2016
    Did your ancestor have a delayed birth certificate? That's a good thing! Find out the "extra" genealogy clues that are not found in traditional birth or vital records. #genealogy #ancestors #areyoumycousin

    Delayed Birth Certificates – A Genealogist’s Treasure Chest!

    July 23, 2014
  • Are you overlooking this free source of genealogy ebooks? Explore how to use Google books to find thousands of free family histories!
    Genealogy Research,  How To Trace Your Family Tree

    How To Find & Use Google Books For Genealogy Research

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    Find thousands of free family history books at Google Books. Include these rich sources of information in your genealogy research plan for your ancestors. Genealogy researchers love books. I’m no different, but know what I love more?  Free Books! Are you missing out on finding online free genealogy related books (including family histories)? If you have not already,  it’s time to start exploring Google Books! What is Google Books? Google Books is a service of Google.  It is essentially a  very large digital public library of of books, magazines, and newspapers. Just image browsing the bookshelves of your favorite genealogy library – only digitally. Best of all, you as a…

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    Finding Hidden Clues In Old Family Photos

    April 23, 2015
    Census records are some of the first records genealogy researchers utilize. Are you understanding all of the details and clues in a census year?

    How To Get The Most Out of Your Census Records Research

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    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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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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