Make Your Family History into an eBook: A Step by Step Guide

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Searching and sorting Ancestry's free index collections is super easy with this trick. Access hundreds of free record collections on Ancestry.com and expand your genealogy research for free.

Many people are unaware of the fact that not all of Ancestry’s records show up in search. A surprising number of collections have not been indexed and are therefore virtually invisible to the everyday user of the site. These browse-only collections, as they are known, need to be purposely sought out if you want to take advantage of the records they contain in your family tree - but this can be confusing. Here is a simple guide for discovering these hidden treasures.

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WorldCat can be a valuable tool in your genealogy research. Discover how to use WorldCat to find family histories and other genealogy resources.

It won't be easy to locate old photos of your ancestors, but the hard work is worth it. Here's where to get started in your search.

Researching offline genealogy records is tough, especially if you cannot travel. Use these tips find your ancestors in offline records without leaving home!

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Instead of using the typical, tree shaped, family tree design, try using an ahnentafel chart instead.

Thanks to the wide availability of online records and easy-to-use family tree programs, genealogy has become an incredibly popular hobby. It's also one of the most rewarding. But many people feel frustrated by the costs. Depending on the types of records you are accessing, and programs you are using, fees can add up quickly. Thanks to the wide availability of online records and easy-to-use family tree programs, genealogy has become an incredibly popular hobby. It's also one of the most…

We all have those ancestors who make us want to pull our hair out. You know, the ones we just can’t find key pieces of information about - like a birth or death date? Locating a date of birth can be especially difficult because oftentimes only ages are listed on old records. And even on records that usually do list a birth date this detail is sometimes left blank because the informant didn't have the needed information (this is common on death certificates). But finding an actual date of…

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