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Spring Cleaning Your Genealogy Files and Workspace

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Take charge of your genealogy and overcome clutter! This free eBook provides tips and project ideas to help you transform your workspace into a research oasis.

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13 Genealogy Myths and Misconceptions

Identifying these common genealogy myths and misconceptions can transform your research strategy.

1890 Census Records Research Guide

This guide can help you navigate the 1890 Census and find critical information about your ancestors.

5 Strategies for Deciphering Old Handwriting on Documents

Don’t let that chicken scratch keep you from gleaning important information about your ancestors. Use these strategies to decode even the messiest handwriting on documents.

Your 2024 Genealogy Research Plan (Organized By Month)

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Case Studies, DNA, Finding Birth Families

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Making the Most of GEDmatch - An Interview with Kitty Muns...

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DNA Expert Kitty Munson Cooper offer tips for using GEDmatch to better understand your DNA test results.

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DNA, Websites

GEDmatch allows you to compare your DNA test results with other results from many of the top testing companies. Here is a guide for using many of its tools.

5 Genealogy "Crimes" You Should Forgive Yourself For (Plus...

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Here are a few genealogy "crimes" that you should be able to get away with. Plus, a few crimes where we’ll let you off with a warning—this time!

WITHIN YOU: DESTRUCTING YOUR DNA

Fact or Science Fiction? Putting DNA Rumors to the Test

Best DNA Test Tips for Genetic Genealogy Beginners

How DNA Tests Can (and Can’t) Build Your Family Tree

YOUR DNA, YOUR FAMILY HISTORY AND YOUR PRIVACY

Best Free DNA and Genetic Genealogy Websites

How to Determine Relationships with Shared DNA Matches

Transferring DNA Results from One Company to Another

5 Easy Privacy Musts for All DNA Testers

DNA Q&A: Do DNA Tests Put Your Personal Information at Risk?

DNA Q&A: DNA Tests and Privacy

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25 Best Genealogy Websites for Beginners

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21 Genealogy and Family Tree Apps for Research On-the-Go

Heritage and Genealogy Research

Melungeons: Are You Part of “The Lost Tribe Of Appalachia”?

The mixed-race Melungeon people from Appalachia can be tough for descendants to trace. Learn some origin theories and tips for starting your research.