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AF-376: A Quick Guide to Using the US Census for Genealogy (Genealogy Clips) Sep 01, 2020

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Are you a genealogy beginner? If so, have you used the US census yet? Have you ever heard of the US census? This is a brief outline of what the census is and what it can do for you in your genealogical research, as well as where to find it.

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AF-375: Genealogy Abbreviations You Should Know (Genealogy Clips) Aug 27, 2020

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Genealogy has a large array of code words, slang, and abbreviations associated with it. If you are new to the hobby, you might not be familiar with all of them yet. Here are some of the most common genealogy abbreviations, what they mean, and where to find them.

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AF-374: How to Use the Dawes Rolls in Your Genealogy Research (Genealogy Clips) Aug 25, 2020

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Are you looking into your Native American ancestry? Many Americans believe they have this ancestry, but only a few do. If you do, and you know it with certainty, the Dawes Rolls can help you find your ancestors and learn more about them. Here is what the Dawes Rolls are and what kind of information about your ancestors you may find on them.

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AF-373: How to Use Membership Records in Your Genealogy Research (Genealogy Clips) Aug 20, 2020

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Membership records can be an important part of genealogical research. Yet, they are not used by many genealogists, despite the wealth of information they can provide. Here is why genealogists usually don't use these records, and why you should. They can be genealogical goldmines to your research.

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AF-372: How to Begin Researching Your Mayflower Ancestors (Genealogy Clips) Aug 18, 2020

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Are you a Mayflower descendant, or do you want to prove that you are one? Here are some tips on finding and proving your Mayflower ancestry. After all, there are more than thirty-five million Mayflower descendants in the USA today. You could be one!

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AF-371: 6 Tips to Make Your Genealogy Research Easier (Genealogy Clips) Aug 13, 2020

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Whether you are a beginning genealogist or a seasoned pro, you can always use some tips on how to make your genealogy research easier and more productive for you. Today we'll examine six top tips that may help you achieve the genealogical results you've been seeking.

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AF-370: Top Five Reasons to Cite Your Sources in Your Genealogy (Genealogy Clips) Aug 11, 2020

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Are you citing your sources in your genealogy research? If you are not, you should be. Citing sources may seem like a chore, but there are some very important reasons to make sure you always do it. Here are the five top reasons why you should cite your sources in your genealogy work.

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AF-369: How to Make a Family Cookbook and Why You Should (Genealogy Clips) Aug 06, 2020

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The food that families make is wonderful and ties the generations closer together in shared meals, traditions, experiences, and emotions. Preserving these recipes is an important part of your genealogy work and one that even the non-genealogists in your family can appreciate. Here is how to make a family cookbook, and why you should definitely make one.

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AF-368: How to Organize Your Digital Genealogy (Genealogy Clips) Aug 04, 2020

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Your digital genealogy needs to be organized just as much as your physical genealogical documents and photos do. Today, I'll show you some tried and true hints on how to keep all this information easy to access when you store it on your computer.

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AF-367: Organizing Your Physical Genealogy Documents (Genealogy Clips) Jul 30, 2020

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If you are looking for a way to keep your physical genealogy documents organized as well as safe, join me today and I'll show you a few useful hints to push you in that direction.

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