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Ancestors West next issue’s deadline for articles is MAY 1st. We suggest you write about your FAVORITE GENEALOGY STORY OR […]

Are you familiar with the website Dead Fred? Isn’t that a great name? I’ve known about this site for some

Between the Decades: Harnessing State Census Records for Genealogical Research While federal census records often grab the spotlight, state census

Santa Barbara Genealogical Society’s Sahyun Library is a Family Search Affiliate Library. What does this mean? It means that when

Here’s an article that came in my morning emails: How Software Can Help You Build Your Family Tree The title

Whether you are a beginning researcher or researching additional individuals in a complex tree, FamilySearch has a quick and straightforward

I subscribe to several genealogy newsletters that arrive in my inbox on a regular basis. This newsletter from Family Tree

February 2024 – post written by Chris Klukkert – Book Buy Chair As I write this the rain has come.

During Black History Month, let’s take a moment to reflect on Santa Barbara’s rich history, spanning back to the 1700s

Here’s your chance to find your ancestors in newspaper items and obituaries, Newspapers.com is offering free access to their site

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