Capturing Every Word: Choosing the Right Microphone for Genealogy Conversations
Why Microphones Matter in Genealogy Interviews Family history conversations are once-in-a-lifetime moments. The way you record them directly impacts what…
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Recording Video for Family History Records
Capturing video interviews and family stories is one of the most valuable ways to preserve your family history. Video lets…
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How to Choose the Right Archival Printer for Genealogy Projects
When you’ve spent hours—maybe even years—researching your family history, the last thing you want is for your printed charts, photographs,…
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Choosing a Scanner for Your Family History Archive
If you’ve started sorting through a lifetime of family photos, letters, and keepsakes, you’ve probably realized—paper doesn’t last forever. Newspaper…
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Choosing Genealogy Software to Follow Your Ancestors
When you’re starting out in family history research, one of the first big decisions you’ll face is where and how to…
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How to Locate a Baptism Record in Church Archives
Before civil registration, churches recorded many key life events. Here’s how I found a baptism record for a 19th-century ancestor…
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How to Search for an Obituary on GenealogyBank
Obituaries can reveal entire family networks. Here’s how I found my great-grandfather’s obituary using GenealogyBank. Step-by-step: Tip: Use names of survivors to…
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How to Search For Archived Newspapers in Iowa
Archived newspapers can provide stories you won’t find anywhere else. In Iowa, most historical newspapers have been digitized. Reading the…
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How to Find Birth Certificates for Ancestors on FamilySearch
Birth records are one of the first places genealogists look when starting a family history search. They can confirm exact…
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How to Use Find a Grave to Locate Burial Information
Grave listings can confirm dates and even connect you to living relatives. Here’s how I found my great-grandfather’s grave using Find…
