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Many genealogy resources help you find your ancestors little or no cost. Join this group to share or gain ideas. My blog Relative Musings is filled with entries about such resources plus examples showing how they really work.

GenWise Chats are hour-long educational chats provided by GenealogyWise members. Come join us as we talk about what we are passionate about...genealogySee More

Although citizenship has never been required of aliens in the U.S., their applications for naturalization are among the most accurate and detailed historical documents.This sample card is only an index.See More

According to Ancestry magazine one of the latest tools in genealogy is Geotagging - "GPS enables gamily historians to record a very precise location of any physical location, like a grave, old homestead, etc...add the info to your existing research."

Since genealogy is 95% about reading original historical documents, we include is a class outline you may use for early American handwriting. The principles apply elsewhere. Word lists for Latin and other languages are cited.See More

Roots Television™ is by and for avid genealogists and family history lovers of all stripes. Roots Television™ offers free genealogy and family history videos.See More

Acadian Genealogy & History as it pertains to the Canadian Maritimes and New England AcadiansSee More

A forum for discussion of research techniques and problems unique to LDS research. You do NOT have to be a member of the LDS church to join this group. Mutual respect is expected.

Discussions on getting the most out of the internet for quality genealogical research - search engines, what's new, where to find great resources - your favorite tips and any great treasures you'd like to share

For people studying Catholic genealogy or Catholic church records

Where and how to find your ancestors on ships passenger lists to Canada. Ask for help or give help to others looking for passenger lists

Dedicated to helping people research their ancestors in Canada. Do you have an area of expertise in Canadian genealogy? Maybe you could offer tips and suggestions to those just starting out.See More

NGS is a non-profit organization based in the United States that serves genealogists and family historians from beginner to more advanced. They educate via national conferences and online training.

For people researching their Acadian / Cajun ancestry in Canada, France, and Louisiana.

This group was created for anyone who would like to add a link , or a tip for anything to do with genealogy. I really would like to get as many free tips , or sites as we could. However, I know there are some great pay sites out there for research.