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The Basics
American Surnames
A Century of Genealogy
Focusing on Research Goals for the New Year
The Importance of Given Names
Name and Word Spellings
Online Research -- Beyond the Keyboard
Organizing Your Research
Spelling Doesn't Count
This Year I Am Going To...
Top 10 Genealogy Books
Understanding Genealogical Acronyms
What Is a First Cousin, Twice Removed?

African American Research
African-American Research Tips
Family History and Ethnic Genealogy
Free African Americans of NC and VA
Obituaries for African Americans

Census Record Research
Every Ten Years
Printable Census Abstract Forms
Secrets of the Census

Church Record Research
Church Records in the U.S.
Discovering Your Ancestor's Religion
Locating Church Records
Religious Resources

Conferences and Associations
Eat, Drink, & Sleep Genealogy
Expert Advice: Running a Family Association
Family Associations 101
Publishing a One-family Periodical

Documenting Sources
Step-by-Step: Documenting Your Sources
Why Bother? The Value of Documentation

Genealogy Vacations
Before Your Trip: Doing Your Homework
A Genealogist's Post-Vacation Checklist
Packing for a Genealogical Journey

Immigration Research
European Migration & Your Family Origins
Locating Ship Passenger Lists
More About Immigration and Migration
Notes on Naturalization

Irish and English Research Topics
Crossing the Atlantic
Finding Your Ancestors in Ireland
Irish Family Tales
Irish Research
Irish Resources
Irish Resources on the Internet
Researching in England

Medical History
Breaking the Medical Code
Just for the Health of It
Outdated Medical Terms
Tracing Medical History is Important!

Military Records
Bringing Civil War Ancestors to Life
Final Resting Place -- Military Cemeteries
Finding Records of U.S. Military Service
Links to the Past -- Rev. War Web Sites
Locating Korean War Veterans
More About Civil War Research
Offerings at the DAR and SAR Libraries
Revolutionary War Bounty Land Grants
Revolutionary War Military Records
Service to the Cause

Oral Histories and Family Traditions
Family Traditions: The Ties That Bind
Holiday Gift Ideas for Genealogists
Oral Histories
Oral History War Stories
People as Sources for Family History
Preparing to Interview a Witness

Photographs
Protecting Family Memories from Time
Restoring Damaged Photographs
Scanners and Scanning
Tips for Photographing Gravestones
Using Photos in Your Research

 

Previous Research
Choosing Your Family Book's Focus
Compiled Sources
Creating a Family History Book
A Little Help from Your Friends
Local Histories: Finding and Evaluating
Locating Published Genealogies
Your Family in Print

Print Media and Official Records
Federal and State Records
Finding Ancestors in Court Records
Finding Ancestors in Records
Finding Ancestors in Periodicals
Finding Your Way in the National Archives
Gazetteers and Atlases
Local Records
The National Archives and Regional Centers
New England Phone Book
A Primer for New England Research
Social Security Records
What I Found in the National Archives
Wills and Testaments

Professional Genealogy
When You Need a Professional Genealogist
How to Become a Professional Genealogist
On the Trail of a Credentialled Genealogist

Research Techniques
19th- and 20th-Century NY City Research
Advanced Use of Telephone Directories
But I Don't Speak the Language
Cemeteries -- Not Just for Halloween Anymore
Discrepancy Charts -- Organizing the Inconclusive
Education Part I: Online & Home Study Courses
Education Part II: Conferences & Institutes
Education Part III: Magazines & Journals
Finding a Marriage Date
Finding Female Ancestors
A Genealogist's Christmas Wish List
Indexes: How to Use Them
Just the Facts!
Look Outside Your Family to Find Ancestors
Maps in Family Research
Missing Fathers
Peeling the Big Apple: NYC Research
Whose Nose Does Suzy Have?
Step-by-Step: Finding a Spouse's Name
Using Timelines in Your Research

Reunions
Family Reunion Fundraising
Family Reunion War Stories
Holidays and Reunions
Icebreakers: Warming up the Family
Ideas for Activities and Themes
Invite Your Ancestors to Your Family Reunion
It's a Date! Picking a Reunion Day
Learning from Your Reunion
New Year's Resolutions for the Reunion Planner
Quilts and Cookbooks -- More Fundraising
Reunion Day: Managing the Event & Time
Reunion Gs: Genealogy & Golf
Sharing Family Research at a Reunion
Thinking About a Reunion?
Timing Your Family Reunion
Tips for Reunion Days
Travel to Your Past
The Size and Shape of Your Reunion
What Should We Do at the Reunion?

Technology
Always-On Connection Requires Vigilance
Backing Up to Go Forward
Computer Viruses and Genealogy
Data Storage Prospects for the Long Term
The Devil is in the File Types
Do You Own What You Upload?
Does Your ROI Reflect Your TCO?
GEDCOM: The Next Generation
Genealogy in the New Times
Internet Glossary from Internet 101
Is Your Old Cable Strangling Your New Printer?
More Secret Files on Your Computer
Secret Files on Your Computer
Sharing Genealogy Files
Should You Buy a DVD Player?
USB Saves Genealogists from Computer Jitters
The Use and Abuses of Online Genealogy
Who Owns Genealogy?
Who Owns Your E-mail?

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