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How to Organize Your Genealogy Research
Learn how to organize genealogy research with a simple system for digital files, paper records, research logs and source citations that prevents repeated work.
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Genealogy Research Methods
8 guides, starting with How to Organize Your Genealogy Research.
A Genealogy Research Checklist Template
Use this genealogy research checklist template to work through records for each ancestor, ask the right questions and avoid missing key sources.
A Genealogy Research Report Template You Can Reuse
Use this genealogy research report template to summarize your question, sources, findings and conclusions in a clear format you can reuse for any ancestor.
Finding Pioneer Ancestors on FamilySearch
Find out how to look for pioneer ancestors on FamilySearch using its pioneer discovery activity, Church History databases and a well-built family tree.
HeritageQuest and Ancestry: What You Get and How to Use It
HeritageQuest is a library-provided genealogy database powered by Ancestry. See what it includes, how to access it free and how it compares with Ancestry Library Edition.
How Far Back Do Genealogy Records Go?
How far back can you trace your family? See typical limits for census, civil, church and DNA evidence, and why many family lines stall in the 1700s or 1800s.
How to Cite Census Records in Chicago Style
Learn how to cite census records in Chicago style, with footnote and bibliography templates for historical census images and modern Census Bureau data tables.
How to Trace Illegitimate Ancestors
Learn how to trace illegitimate ancestors using baptism records, court and parish documents, surname clues, foundling records and DNA matches.
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