3 Quick Tips for Searching the Dawes Rolls

Dawes Rolls: Find Your Native American Ancestors (3 Quick Tips)

The Dawes Rolls are lists of individuals who were eligible for tribal membership in the “Five Civilized Tribes” from 1898-1914. Those who were eligible were entitled to land. Here’s how to use these unique records to research your family history.

Commemorating Ancestry Through Curated Design

Akin curates your ancestral retrospectives using family memorabilia, all-inclusive design know-how, and genealogical discoveries. Choose from custom book designs, tailor-made boxes and more — keepsakes that you and your family can cherish for years to come.

How to Preserve Newspaper Clippings

Preserve those old, yellowed newspaper clippings and organize them into your own family news file.

Join Us for the Ultimate Organization Workshop! GenealogyBreakthrough: Organize with Purpose

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• Hours of exclusive video instruction, broken up into six, go-at-your-own-pace lessons
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Premium: Finding Unexpected Genealogy Details in Vital Records

If carefully reviewed, birth, marriage and death records can contain a wealth of information. Here are some unexpected details in vital records.

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Each state has a unique history as well as resources to help you on your genealogy journey. If you're starting to trace your ancestors in a particular state, hit a brick wall, or need new ideas, we have a wide selection of US State Guides to help you! Get 25% off when you buy 2 or more State Guides. Use code STATEGUIDES

From the Archives: Find Your Ancestor’s Old World Town of Origin – An Interview with Rich Venezia

In this episode from the archives, professional genealogist Rich Venezia offers some valuable research tips that will help you track down your ancestor’s Old World town of origin and find meaningful records. Plus: learn how to clean tombstones efficiently and respectfully and how you can use DeadFred.com to search for old photos of your ancestors and upload your own photos.