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The History of Obituaries and Where to Find Them: Episode 154

In this spooky episode of the Family Tree Podcast, we learn how to locate and use historical obituaries for genealogy research. We'll also compare the the three major cemetery websites and take a closer look at the origins of Halloween.

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Genealogy and Spirituality — An Interview with Author Lori Erickson: Episode 153

Do you feel a spiritual connection to your ancestors? In this episode, our host Lisa Louise Cooke interviews author Lori Erickson about the connection between genealogy and spirituality. Plus, our DNA expert Diahan Southard is back to discuss how and why ethnicity estimates change, and we take a look at a Facebook group that returns lost family heirlooms to their rightful homes.

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Genealogy Q&A: Researching Ancestor Occupations Premium

Trying to learn more about your ancestor through occupational records? Our experts have the answers!

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1810 Census Records Research Guide

Researching 1810 census records? Learn everything you need to know to find your ancestors in the 1800 census.

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How to Delete Photos and Remove Information from Ancestry.com

Here are a quick few steps for removing photos from Ancestry.com, as well as how to delete your account all together.

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Favorite Old-Fashioned Recipes From Family Tree Magazine

These old-fashioned recipes are favorite family recipes from the readers and editors of Family Tree Magazine.

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1840 Census Records Research Guide

Researching 1840 census records? Learn everything you need to know to find your ancestors in the 1840 census.

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Shining a Spotlight on Marriage Records: Episode 151

At Family Tree Magazine we like to shine a light on the most important sources for your genealogical research, and marriage records rank right up there at the top of the list. In this episode, Lisa Louise Cooke is joined by Amanda Epperson to discuss how and why to research marriage records.

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