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Practical genealogy articles to help you evaluate evidence, solve research problems, and understand what the records are really telling you.
DNA & Genetic Genealogy
Your DNA matches aren't random, they're a map. Learn to read the cM numbers, sort your matches into clusters, and turn brick walls into short lists.
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Research Methods
Stuck on a genealogy problem? Learn to ask focused research questions, separate facts from assumptions, track past searches, and find evidence that moves research forward.
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Preservation & Organization
βA family reunion can do more than bring relatives together. With a little planning, it can help you identify photographs, preserve family stories, reconnect lost branches, and unc
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RESEARCH NOTESWho was she?evidence β’ context β’ conclusion
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