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Genealogy Research
Why Did My Ancestors Move There? How 1800s Promotional Literature Solves Family Migration Mysteries
Why did your ancestors move to Minnesota? A dusty old book from 1870 just might have the answer. Explore how 19th-century promotional literature like Minnesota As It Is in 1870 can unlock the why behind your family's migration story and bring your genealogy research to life with vivid, surprising details from the past.
Tanya Jensen
Jun 267 min read
Mastering Census Records for Genealogy: Special Schedules Your Research Is Missing
Discover the hidden 'special schedules' most genealogists miss—and how they can transform flat census data into vivid family stories.
Tanya Jensen
Mar 259 min read
Let's Talk About Those Family History Myths You've Probably Heard
Think family names changed at Ellis Island? Get the real story behind this & other genealogy myths!
Tanya Jensen
Feb 174 min read
The Adventures and Misadventures of Genealogy Abbreviations
From mistaking "Unk" for a surname to confusing "Rev" with a rapper name, these genealogy research blunders will make you laugh & learn!
Tanya Jensen
Feb 93 min read
Beyond Names and Dates: Why Historical Context is the Secret Weapon of Genealogy Research
Historical context turns ancestors from names on a tree into real people with rich stories. Discover the 'why' behind their lives!
Tanya Jensen
Jan 1910 min read
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