2024-11-06 Exploring Other U.S. Records: Beyond the staples, such as census, vital, military, and cemetery records, what other United States records are waiting to be discovered in your research? This Quick Research Basics video by James Tanner explores records for orphanages, schools, and businesses, and how they can provide additional clues for your ancestors' lives. Learn more about these interesting and useful records in Goal F7 of the United States page. (See all tips.)
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