The Best Free Genealogy Sites and Online Resources

Even though many online resources have a subscription fee, there are still some fantastic free genealogy sites to help you research your family!
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Citing a Genealogy Source

How to properly cite a source and document your genealogy research
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City Directories: A Great Genealogy Source

City Directories can be are a great source for genealogy research. Find out how you can use these directories when searching for family members.
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Preparing for a Genealogy Road Trip

If you are planning to head to the state or provincial archives to do research on your ancestors, it is important to plan ahead so that you will have the best chance of success while onsite. Create a research plan: Before you go, take a look at the documents that you already have. This will prevent you spending time duplicating … Read More The post Preparing for a Genealogy Road Trip appeared first on Genealogy Advice & Resources.
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The Learning Curve – Learn about Genealogy

One of the best things about genealogy is the many opportunities to learn. Workshops, magazines, blogs, conferences and even Facebook pages/groups. Whether you are a beginner, a seasoned researcher or a professional, there are always learning opportunities available. If you are looking for webinars, Legacy Family Tree has a listing here:http://familytreewebinars.com/upcoming-webinars.php Family Tree University has a listing here:  https://www.shopfamilytree.com/more-resources/genealogy-video-courses/expert-webinars FamilySearch … Read More The post The Learning Curve Learn about Genealogy appeared first on Genealogy Advice & Resources.
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Packing for the Cemetery: Genealogy Style

I just LOVE visiting cemeteries. My mom would just laugh if she were alive to hear that. Grow-ing up, my mom and aunt would take my grandma to three cemeteries every year. They made a day of it. I would go sometimes too. My grandma loved it, but I’m not so sure about my mom and aunt! My mom’s gone … Read More The post Packing for the Cemetery: Genealogy Style appeared first on Genealogy Advice & Resources.
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Using Twitter for Genealogy

The first question might be “just what is Twitter anyway?” Well, simply put, Twitter is a social media venue that allows access to instant information. The information is shared in small bursts of conversation known as tweets. These tweets are limited to 140 characters in length. Twitter is a great way to get information on newly released genealogy records, connecting … Read More The post Using Twitter for Genealogy appeared first on Genealogy Advice & Resources.
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Do You Feel the Connection?

Genealogy is about connecting. I personally have a pretty low need to affiliate. Don t quite understand the tears and hugs after a week long event (training, conference, mission trip, vacation). But genealogy is my passion (some say obsession). And it s all about connecting. A bit of a dichotomy. I was once speaking with a second cousin. Suddenly a lightbulb went … Read More The post Do You Feel the Connection? appeared first on Genealogy Advice & Resources.
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Using Facebook for Genealogy

If you have a Facebook account, you can turn it into a genealogy resource. In order to create a Facebook account. You can sign up here: https://www.facebook.com/r.php?locale=en_US Once you have an account go to your “home” page. At the top, you will see a search bar. **insert pic of search bar here** Here’s where you will find the genealogy groups … Read More The post Using Facebook for Genealogy appeared first on Genealogy Advice & Resources.
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Genealogy Goal Setting

Do you have trouble staying focused in your genealogy research? What drives your genealogy plan for research? Shaky leaves? Requests from relatives? Pictures you just found? An upcoming family reunion? How do you decide what to focus on when you get that extra hour to work on your family history? Try these steps to genealogy goal setting. 1. Look at … Read More The post Genealogy Goal Setting appeared first on Genealogy Advice & Resources.
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