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"I Cannot Make Out My Ancestor’s Name"

"I Cannot Make Out My Ancestor’s Name"

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In Search of the Wild LNUs

In Search of the Wild LNUs

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Preserve the "Old Sayings" in Your Family

Preserve the "Old Sayings" in Your Family

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Searching FamilySearch.org

Searching FamilySearch.org

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Local History: Taking Genealogy to the Next Level

Local History: Taking Genealogy to the Next Level

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Why Hire a Genealogist?

Why Hire a Genealogist?

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Forget What You Know

Forget What You Know

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Grandma Climbed The Family Tree

Grandma Climbed The Family Tree

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Happy New Year! What a glorious time of year!

Happy New Year! What a glorious time of year!

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Marry ‘Em and Bury ‘Em

Marry ‘Em and Bury ‘Em

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Using Probate Records

Using Probate Records

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What is a "Professional Genealogist"?

What is a "Professional Genealogist"?

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Choosing a Genealogist or Family History Research Firm

Choosing a Genealogist or Family History Research Firm

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Where is the FamilySearch Research Wiki?

Where is the FamilySearch Research Wiki?

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What We Learned Today

What We Learned Today

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Family History Library Lookup Service

Family History Library Lookup Service

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SMART Research Objectives

SMART Research Objectives

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Viewing Restricted FamilySearch Collections

Viewing Restricted FamilySearch Collections

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Anatomy of a Social Security Number

Anatomy of a Social Security Number

By knowing just the first three digits of someone's Social Security Number (SSN), you may be able to determine their birth state. The nine-digit SSN has been used since 1936 to track a person's wages for the purpose of accruing benefits with the Social Security Administration. The SSN is comprised of three sections.
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Tips for Searching State Records

Tips for Searching State Records

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Facebook Lessons Learned

Facebook Lessons Learned

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They Answered the Call

They Answered the Call

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Avoiding Five Common Research Errors

Avoiding Five Common Research Errors

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Submitting FHL Lookup Requests

Submitting FHL Lookup Requests

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In An Unexpected Place

In An Unexpected Place

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Mystery on the Railroad Tracks – Or the River?

Mystery on the Railroad Tracks – Or the River?

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Not Lost After All

Not Lost After All

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Setting the Record Straight

Setting the Record Straight

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From Russia to New York

From Russia to New York

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More Than a Treasured Bible

More Than a Treasured Bible

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Submitting An Excellent Proposal

Submitting An Excellent Proposal

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Tips
Breaking Polish Brick Walls

Breaking Polish Brick Walls

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Polish
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Brick Walls