Finding Genealogy Details in Military Discharge Forms

What is a DD-214 Form?: A Section-by-Section Look

A DD 214 or discharge paper, can be confusing with military acronyms and jargon. Start deciphering the form to learn more about your veteran's service.

Online Course: Master Ancestry.com in 4 Weeks

Take full advantage of Ancestry.com's database, trees, and tools to find your ancestors. This mega-genealogy website is the go-to source for searches and DNA tests, but there's far more to the site than meets the eye. In this 4-week course, you'll learn how to master everything from the online trees and finding records, to mastering hints and and DNA matches.

20 Timeless Genealogy Research Tips

Technology changes, but these research strategies remain the same. Our editors share sound genealogy advice from 20 years of Family Tree Magazine.

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Frustrated trying to find your female ancestors? Use our guide for researching and writing about the women in your family tree.

New Episode! Crafting Your Genealogy Will — An Interview with Denise May Levenick

In this episode, Denise May Levenick offers tips for creating your genealogy will so that your research can live on for generations. Also: learn how to navigate the Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps as handy genealogical tools and how to find meaningful clues about your ancestors simply by studying what they are wearing in old photos.