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Where are you on your genealogical journey?

Have you heard about webinars? It means web conferencing or a presentation that is transmitted over the Internet. Most webinars offer the listener a way to type in questions for the presenter if it is being watched in real time. Webinars are available for viewing after the initial presentation for varying lengths of time. Many …

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Newspapers Reveal Ancestor Secrets!

Newspapers have often been described as the first draft of history. They can be an excellent source for researching the lives of our ancestors. Early newspapers covered the news, reported on local events, and recorded the births, marriages and deaths of the people in their community. Newspapers are also a great source for obituaries, which …

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Free Genealogy Websites

You don’t have to spend a lot of money doing online genealogy research. There are many free websites available in the U.S. and other countries. The Family History Library, www.familysearch.org, includes many indexes, pedigree files, and the Family History Library catalog. U.S. records include state and federal census records. You can search the library catalog, note the microfilm …

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Joining Other Genealogical Societies Is Beneficial!

There are many genealogical and historical societies in the United States and each one offers unique databases, educational opportunities and sometimes discounts to subscription databases. Members also can access webinars in real time and in recorded sessions whereas nonmembers may be charged for webinar access. If you are researching ancestors in that particular area, you …

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