10 Core Genealogy Lessons
Just like a house needs a solid foundation, these lessons are designed to give you a solid genealogy research foundation. These core lessons cover the foundational research strategies and basic information.
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Sometimes the Census is Wrong, and We Can Work With It.
The census is an integral part of genealogy research. It is important to trace families through time to fully understand them. Not only does the census give us a snapshot of the family, it provides a spring board to other records as we search them. As we research the census it is crucial to understand […]
New York City Vital Records
New York City is a unique place to research. The records are unique and enormous numbers of people lived and passed through the area. Many immigrants came through New York City, and immigration research is one of the most difficult kinds of research. New York City vital records play an important role in this research. […]
Finding Wills Without a Digital Index
In the core course there are several lessons on probate records. This lesson just focuses on finding wills. Wills are usually not indexed with a digital index. That means you can’t go to a family history site, type a name into the search box, and have a will appear in your search. There are a […]
30 Genealogy Research Skills
Genealogy is one of the most popular hobbies. There isn’t one way for people to learn how to research their family tree. It is often learned bit-by-bit here and there. This course is designed to focus your passion in finding your family to make you a better genealogist. The best way to learn how to […]