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Lisa Alzo

Plot Like a Pro: Three Simple Steps to Creating a Compelling Family History Narrative

Lisa Alzo | Jun 13, 2013

"But, I'm not a professional writer." I have some good news for you: You don't have to be! Read More

Jennifer M. Alford

Major Jewish Record Repositories in the United States

Jennifer M. Alford | Jun 11, 2013

As you delve deeper in the history of your Jewish ancestors you may find yourself asking about repositories where you... Read More

Jennifer Holik

Historical Markers Point to Genealogical Treasures

Jennifer Holik | Jun 6, 2013

Finding an ancestor's home is not only thrilling, but can also lead to great information about the people who lived... Read More

Sunny McClellan Morton

Understanding U.S. Naturalization Records

Sunny McClellan Morton | Jun 4, 2013

During the peak years of U.S. immigration, an estimated 75% of eligible arrivals applied for citizenship. This status carried practical... Read More

Gena P. Ortega

Anatomy of a Death Certificate

Gena P. Ortega | May 30, 2013

Death certificates give us so many more clues that just the date of a person's death. Let's take a closer look at death certificates and see how we can best use them. Read More

Diane L. Richard

Not Your Grandmother's Diary

Diane L. Richard | May 28, 2013

We crave personal details of our ancestors' lives. Diaries are a great source, but don't always look like we expect. Read More

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