Genealogical Research Methods
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Random Acts, Genealogical Kindness
By:
Jill Browne
RAOGK, or Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness, is a website that matches local volunteers with people who need photographs and look-ups from the volunteer's home area. more...
Omaha Genealogy Records: Deaths
By:
John K. Davis
The Forest Lawn Memorial Park Association has now placed over 90,000 names on its online burial database. A great aid for locating Omaha obituraries, family information. more...
Stay organized when doing your family tree research, and that includes knowing what you need to work on next. Focus your genealogy searches to make the most of your time. more...
Don't shy away from genealogical archives on microfilm just because you are afraid of the machine. Microfilm machines are easy to use and can provide lots of information. more...
A map can lead you in the right direction for all kinds of further genealogical research. Many old maps are now available for browsing online. more...
Joining a Genealogy Mailing List
Joining a genealogy mailing list can help you find other people doing the same research as you are, and possibly link up with other distant family members. more...
There are plenty of great benefits from going to a genealogy conference or other event. These events are not just for the professionals. more...
Not everyone in the genealogy business is worth dealing with. There are plenty of scams, hoaxes and bad deal out there. Be aware of these common ones. more...
Many old documents were written out longhand, and if you're lucky to have access to records like this, you may have a challenge to actually read what they say. more...
There are all kinds of genealogy programs, and not just the ones to house your growing collection of relatives and their information. Utilities can be helpful too. more...
Researching ancestors who were slaves can be one of the most challenging jobs a genealogist can undertake. It's not impossible, though. more...
Old newspapers can offer a wide range of genealogical facts, stories and information. You might have to visit the library, or you might be able to search online. more...
Plan a Genealogy Family Reunion
Organizing an event that could include hundreds of people that you aren't all that close to, can be a daunting task. But it could be worth the effort for your research. more...
Most genealogy programs offer the same basic features, but you might need to shop around to find the one with the right bells and whistles for your research. more...
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