Genealogy Education: Research Facts

Obtaining an education in Genealogy is a skill that can be developed, but like most things it requires knowledge and practice to get good at it. The following topics provide a "crash course" in Genealogy 101. We have focused our attention on facts and information every researcher needs to know and left the more mundane stuff to the text books.

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Cemetery Records: Where they are and who has jurisdiction over them.
Census Indexes: Who created them and where are they available.
Genealogy Source List: A list of 200 different sources of genealogical information.
Land Records (Deeds): An often overlooked source of genealogical information.
Microfilm: Information and facts about microfilm.
Mortality Schedules 1850 - 1885: Causes of death in the U.S.!
Probate (Wills): How to access them.
Research Professionals Tips: Tips and practical advice from the pros.
Soundexes: What they are and how to use them.
U.S. Federal Census Records: A listing of what's available all states & years.
Vital Records: Births, Marriages & Deaths.