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After you're familiar with the steps of the naturalization process, you're ready to hunt down your ancestors' records.
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Everyone starts at the same place, whether your ancestors were German, Irish, Native American, African-American or English. Start with yourself. Record what you know about you, your parents and your grandparents on charts and forms that you can download from FamilyTreeMagazine.com. Whether your ancestors came in the 1900s...
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1. The Family History Library Located in Salt Lake City, the massive Family History Library has more than 70,000 biography and family history volumes. You can search its holdings by several different categories, including by surname. The results will be a list of books that focus specifically on...
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The five most common excuses for not writing your family history—and how to conquer them.
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Prevent the Spread of These Common Genealogy Errors
No one's research is immune to bad dates, faulty facts and even downright lies. Learn how to diagnose—and cure—five common genealogical ills.
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DIY Cemetery Field Research Supply Kit Checklist
Visiting your ancestor's grave? Here's a list of everything you need to take with you during a cemetery field research trip.
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7 Inspirational Examples of Family History Book Genres
When you consider the type of family history you want to tackle, think of the options as seven genres of genealogical writing. Browse this list for examples in each genre.
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Quick Copyright Overview for Genealogists Premium
Confused by the complications of copyright when it comes to your genealogy research? Get the answers you need here.
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Finding the Final Resting Place Premium
Want to get really close to your ancestors? Head for the cemetery. Here's how to find your ancestors' final resting places and what you can learn from tombstones.
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