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Ancestry Weekly Discovery

The Ancestry Weekly Discovery brings a weekly boost to your research with helpful articles, tips, and information on the latest new tools to help you discover your family's history. It's also a gateway to the 24/7 Family History Circle blog where you can interact with columnists and other readers and share your tips and comments on newsletter posts.

 
Photo Corner: Corteen family, Neath, South Wales
Image of the Corteen family of South Wales, standing at the grave of mother and child. ...
Family History Tip: Check for Initials
Still can't find your family in a census? Your ancestor may be hiding behind an initial. ...
The Benefits of Researching Forward
When we first begin researching our ancestors, Family History 101 teaches us to start with ourselves and methodically work our way backwards in time. As we charge headlong into the past, we discover our ancestors and record the names of their ...
Photo Corner: Pettersson Cabin, King County, Washington
Contributed by Alma Davis, Green Valley, Arizona I am so proud of this picture of my grandmother, Elfrieda Louisa Olivia Pettersson, who emigrated from Sweden in 1899.  She married my grandfather August Ferdinand Adolfson 30 June 1899, in ...
Family History Tip: Writing in Old Books
Check old books for family history clues. ...
Four-Step Organization
One of the more challenging aspects of family history is keeping everything organized. Records, computer prints from online collections, and notes can quickly add up and turn into piles that threaten to take over your workspace. Nothing will ...
Get the Complete Picture of Your Revolutionary War Ancestors
In honor of the 4th of July holiday, Mary Penner discusses some ways to learn more about your ancestor's participation in the Revolutionary War. ...
Photo Corner: Smart Sisters
This week's photo corner features two pictures of the Smart sisters, taken about fifty years apart.  ...
Family History Tip: Everyday and Formal Handwriting
Different handwriting styles don't necessarily mean different writers.  ...
Searching for Newspaper Stories
Searching for historical events is a little different than searching for your ancestor’s obituary. Here are some tips to help you find stories relevant to your ancestor. ...
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