Headstones are so much more than just permanent places to record a person’s name, birth date, and death date for posterity, and mark their final resting place. They are little windows into the lives...
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Using Local Historical and Genealogical Societies to Further Your Genealogy Research
What types of things will you find at local historical and genealogical societies? It varies, of course, but you may find valuable research resources.
Who’s Who in the American Revolution: Margaret Corbin
Margaret Corbin is not a name most associated with the American Revolution, but she played a very important and unique role in it. Here is her story.
What to Do if Your Genealogy Research Isn’t Getting Any Results
Is one of your genealogy lines giving you a hassle? Not every genealogical line is easy to research, but most of them can become productive. Here's how.
5 Substitutions for the 1890 Census
Most of the 1890 U.S. Federal Census was destroyed in a fire in the 1930's. This leaves a large, annoying 20-year gap in census records for genealogists.
How to Conduct a Neighborhood Study, and Why You Should
Do you have a mysterious ancestor? Doing a neighborhood study may provide you with the answers you need. This is how to do one and why you should.
The History of the Confederate Flag
Are you interested in the Confederate flag, for genealogical or historical reasons? Here is the real history of the flag and how it came to be.
Mystery Ancestor? How to Discover Their Origins Using Documents and DNA
Do you have a mystery ancestor with DNA research? If you believe you don't have any more ways to research this person, you're wrong. Here's what you can do to discover the truth about their...
Finding Unnamed Ancestors on the 1790-1840 Censuses
The 1790-1840 census records only listed heads of household by name. However, that does not mean you can't put together a list of who was in the household. You just look at other clues like these.
6 Questions To Ask Before Using The National Archives
I've been researching my family history since 1995 and it's always a joy to look through the military documents at the National Archives.