16 Tips to Researching Records at a Courthouse

16 Tips to Researching Records at a Courthouse

Researching at your ancestors’ hometown courthouse can be a cinch—if you heed these tips for a successful trip.

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Using Courthouse Records for Genealogy Research

Get genealogical justice by using these articles and resources to find and research in ancestral wills, probates, legal cases and other courthouse documents.

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