Articles and Tutorials for Beginners
General Information
- How to Start Your Genealogy Research - (May 23, 2004) - Basic information on how to kick start your family history research.
- 13 Steps to Preserve Your Family History - (Apr 21, 2004) - Learn where are the best places to post a genealogy query.
Census Records
- Making the Most of Census Records - (Oct 13, 2004) - Learn how to get the most information out of census records when researching your genealogy.
- Soundex Codes Explained - (Apr 20, 2004) - Learn how to convert names into soundex codes.
Digital Photography
- Digital Cemetery Photography - (Jun 24, 2004) - Tips and ideas on using a digital camera to photograph tombstones.
Genealogy Queries
- Where to Post a Genealogy Query - (Apr 21, 2004) - A list of websites and comparisons on where you can post genealogy queries.
Holidays and Traditions
- There are Stories to be Told - Start a Family Tradition - (Jul 1, 2004) - Family stories are a great way to learn about your family history.
- Holocaust Remembrance Day - (Apr 16, 2004) - April 18 is Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Obituaries
- How to Use Obituaries - (Aug 11, 2004) - Learn how to use obituaries for your genealogical research
Vital Records
- How to Obtain a Birth Certificate - (Aug 10, 2004) - Learn how to obtain a copy of a birth certificate.
- How to Use the Social Security Death Index - (May 24, 2004) - Learn how to use the Social Security Death Index to find more information about a deceased person.
Australia Genealogy
- Prisoner Ships of Early Australia - (Nov 22, 2004) - A brief history of the first prison settlers of Australia, and the ships they travelled on.
Germany Genealogy
- German Town Name Meanings - (Oct 16, 2005) - An explanation of how to interpret the meaning of many German town names.