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If your ancestors aren't showing up in the census, if there is a gap in the census years in which they appear, or you have run out of obvious sources for looking for them, don’t abandon that line of research just yet. There are plenty of alternative sources you can use to tease out more information about your ancestors. Here are some of the best alternative sources to use, how to use them, and
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Often, one of the first places people start looking when they begin their genealogy research is into their surnames. There seems to be a natural desire among beginning genealogists to discover more about their
surnames, including their origins, and how many other people in the world share it...
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This database contains approximately 285,000 marriage records from 58 selected parishes
(counties) in Louisiana. Records begin as early as 1718 in St. Helens Parish. There are no records for any parishes for the years 1719-1727 and 1729-1733. This database contains marriage records for selected years from 221 selected counties in five states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. There are approximately 369,000 records dating from as early as 1720 and continuing to the early 1900s. This database contains marriage records for selected counties and years from 114 counties in Alabama and Georgia. County records were not used for South Carolina;
instead, other sources containing marriage records were compiled. This database contains marriage
records for selected counties and years from 179 counties in three states: Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia. There is also one collection from the Maryland Historical Society (for Maryland), and from W.M.C. (for North Carolina). Request a Free Lookup
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Composition is what transforms a simple snapshot into a work of art. It’s what makes an image of an ordinary subject extraordinary. The concepts used in fine art photography are the same concepts that have been practiced by great artists for centuries. Whether your medium is paint on canvas or light on film, the following guidelines will help you create something more than a simple visual
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In the recent weeks, I've received several emails from viewers who love taking photos and asked me to include my photography tips in the
newsletter. Each Wednesday I'll share a new article on the history and tips of photography. I hope you enjoy them! ... and if you do, please let me know.
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- This Week’s Free Genealogy
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- Hard To Find Surnames
- Marriage Index: IL, IN, KY, OH, and TN, 1720-1926
- Who Are The Black Dutch?
- What Are County History Books and How Can They Help With Your
Genealogy?
- 5 Ways To Tell If Your Genealogy Research Is Accurate
- Marriage Index: MD, NC, and VA, 1624-1915
- Alternative Sources for Tracking Your Ancestors: City Directories, Social Sections of Old Newspapers, and School Yearbooks
- 3 Ways to Find Ancestors Who Didn't Leave a Paper Trail: What to Do When There are No Records
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Here are some sources you should be using in your genealogical research. Some are free and some are fee-based. I’ll continue to make updates to this page so you may want to bookmark for future reference and convenience.       
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