Genealogy FAQ and Information Archive

Genealogy Feature Archive of Articles

This listing shows you every single article in the Genealogy Site! The articles are shown in date order, with the most recent articles on top. You can also use the search feature to search for something specific. These listings are shown 10 articles to a page.

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Diseases of the Past (1800-1920)

Diseases our ancestors may have suffered through. (1800-1920)

Diseases of the Past (1650-1800)

Diseases our ancestors may have suffered. (1650-1800)

Steps to Naturalization

Depending on the time of your ancestor’s arrival, knowing the steps for naturalization records can give you the precise date and port of arrival.

Writing for Genealogy Information in a Foreign Language

Let´s say you´ve traced your ancestors to Germany, or Poland, or Italy, or somewhere else that does not have English as a primary language. What do you do now?

Family Reunion Tips

Family Reunion Tips to help make success family times.

The Civil War in Tennessee

Timeline and battle effects of the Civil War in Tennessee.

Unlocking the Vault Review

This is a review of the article “Unlocking the Vault: Conversion to Digital Records is Progressing” written by Brittany Karford.

Using Family Search

Learn how to use a website that contains a lot of information, is well organized and has searching capabilities.

Women and the Insane Asylum

Insane Asylums became the place to often place women whether sane or insane. Learn some of the reasons why and how to research these women.

More Than Just Names

Guest Editor Terrie Lynn Bittner (past LDS Families Editor) shares an article telling us how she brings her ancestor's to life.