Finding Your First Genealogy Records
When you’re just getting started with genealogy, it’s easy to feel like there are thousands of possible places to look…
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How to Track a Family in the U.S. Census
Finding people in census records is different for each year they were taken. The U.S. Census has been conducted every…
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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…
