Loughrey Family of America
Links - Tips and Techniques
- Cyndi's Genealogy Home Page Construction Kit
Everything you need to know (tips, tools, resources, etc.) for building your own genealogy-related home page on the 'net.
- Dave's Root Cellar Genealogy Starting Point
Comprehensive beginning-level tutorial on genealogy in general, and web-based genealogy in particular. Includes links to many basic online tools, with descriptions and instructions for their use.
- Deciphering Old Handwriting
A handy guide to techniques for reading old hand-written documents. Adapted from a course taught by Sabina J. Murray.
- Dr. Barbara Denny George's Online Instructional Site
Low cost genealogy classes (including one in Internet-based genealogy techniques), taught online.
- Finding Treasures in the U.S. Federal Census
Article by Judy Hanna Green, giving census history and background, research tips, Soundex information, etc.
- A Genealogy Primer
Simple steps for beginners: where to start, research tips, census information, etc.
- How to Do Tombstone Rubbings
Step by step instructions, including proper tools, papers, etc.
- New York State Archives Immigration and Naturalization Records
Article describing New York record-keeping practices, archive databases, where to find information and how to access it.
- Privacy Tips from Cyndi's List
A good list of articles on maintaining family privacy when posting genealogical data on the Web.
- RootsWeb's Guide to Heraldry for Genealogists
Easy-to-follow lesson on heraldry terms, symbols, etc.
- RV-n-Genealogists
Site dedicated to the specialized breed of genealogist who practices the hobby from an on-road recreational vehicle.
- The Tombstone Traveller's Guide: Death and Symbolism
Thorough article on how to decipher icons and other symbols on old tombstones.
- Twenty Ways to Avoid Genealogical Grief
Handy list of genealogical dos and don'ts.
- Vital Chek
Instructions for obtaining vital records from various sources.
- Vital Records Information
Where to obtain vital records (birth, marriage, divorce, death) for each U.S. state, territory and county.
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