Bob Brooke
Articles Contributed
The Burden of Proof Lies With You
Getting Organized
The 12 Essential Skills for Family Genealogists
Discover Hidden Treasures at Familysearch.org, Part 3 - Online Genealogical Resources for the 21st Century
Discover Hidden Treasures at Your Local Family History Center, Part 2 - Books and Local Materials
Discover Hidden Treasures at Your Local Family History Center, Part 1 - Microfiche and Microfilms
Dating and Identifying Old Family Photos - Part 2
Dating and Identifying Old Family Photos - Part 1
Deciphering Surnames of the Bonny Scots
Local Genealogical Societies Open Doors
Searching for The Sons and Daughters of Patriots - DAR
Searching for The Sons and Daughters of Patriots - SAR
Taking Your Research to Court
Getting Around In The Days Of Yore - Part 2
Getting Around In The Days Of Yore - Part 1
The Origins of Family Names
Dealing With Those Pesky Family Legends
Researching City Directories (Part 2 of 2)
Discovering City Directories (Part 1 of 2)
Know Where to Begin Your Genealogical Search
Genealogy's Most Popular Disbeliefs
Little Nuggets Of Gold
Searching For Elusive Ancestors Through Profiling
Preserving The Past With Video
Local Libraries Offer A Treasure Of Research Possibilities
The Role Of History In Genealogical Research
Centuries-old Occupational Origins of Modern Surnames
Find Your Ancestors’ Origins Through Naturalization Records
The Triumvirate of Sources
Storing Your Family Tree
Ask The Right Questions
A Genealogy Software Primer, Part 3 - More Genealogy Programs
A Genealogy Software Primer, Part 2 - A Look at Two of the Best Programs
A Genealogy Software Primer: Part 1 - What to Look for in Genealogy Programs
Back To Genealogical Basics
Finding Your Way Through The Maze Of British Records, Part 2 Searching Military Records
Finding Your Way Through The Maze Of British Records, Part 1 Searching Church Records
Down In The Mines - Part 1
Ancestral Christmas Traditions
We Are What We Do
Back To School - How to Find School Records - Part 3
Back To School: Types of School Records - Part 2
Back To School: What Type of Information Can You Expect to Find in School Records - Part 1
Preserving Your Paper Trail
Searching For A Needle In An Ancestral Haystack
Newspapers Can Be A Treasure Trove Of Genealogical Details
Accessing Census Records (Part 3 of 3)
The Census -- Key To Unlocking Genealogical Mysteries, Part 2
The Census -- Key To Unlocking Genealogical Mysteries
Learning About Women - The Invisible Ancestors
Schools Records Can Reveal A Lot About Ancestors
Placing Ancestors Into History Through Fraternal Organizations
Alex Haley's Roots Began A Surge In Everyday Genealogy
Tracing Quaker Ancestors
Early County Boundaries Can Cause Headaches For Genealogists
When To Hire A Professional Genealogist
Tips For A Successful Oral History Interview (Part 2 of 2)
Oral Histories Can Be The Key To Unlocking The Past (Part 1 of 2)
Stocking Your Own Genealogical Library
Mankind Manipulates Time For Its Own Benefit: The Gregorian Calendar (Part 2 of 2)
Mankind Manipulates Time For Its Own Benefit: The Julian Calendar (Part 1 of 2)
Seeking Out Biographical Sources
Crossing The Water To Find Ancestors: Some Precautions To Take Before Departure
Crossing The Water To Find Ancestors: Making The Link To A Foreign Home
Crossing The Water To Find Ancestors: Beginning The Process
Watching For Pitfalls When Using Local Histories In Genealogical Research
The Library Of Congress Genealogical Resources
Finding That Long-Lost Revolutionary War Soldier
Finding An Ancestor’s Religion
Courageous Surfmen - Heroes Of The Surf
Planning Details For A Family Reunion
Going To The Grave - Part II - Seeking Records
Going To The Grave - Part I - Finding Cemeteries
Tracing Confederate Relatives
Working Their Way Over
How To Write A Family History: Preparing Your Manuscript for Printing
How To Write A Family History: Begin with Yourself
Genealogical Education
Passenger Arrival Lists Can Help Find Information About Ancestors
Using A Questionnaire To Obtain Family Information
Phillips Library Offers A Wealth Of Genealogical Material
Pension Records Of Great Value To Genealogists
Finding And Using Church Records
Tracing Native American Roots (Part 2)
Tracing Native American Roots (Part 1 of 2)
19th-Century American Genealogy
Texas: Land of Many Nationalities
Working With Digital Images of Old Family Photos (Part 2)
Scanning Old Photographs (Part 1)
Scrapbooks Help Organize Family Photos and Stories
Famous Early Immigrants: The Pilgrims
Tracing Chicano Roots: Coming Over The Border From Mexico
Getting The Most From Libraries (Part 2)
Getting The Most From Libraries (Part 1)
Passports Can Offer Proof of Identification
Coming to 'Terms' with Genealogy
Bound Boys
Victorian Family Trees
Researching Through Genealogical Societies (Part 2)
Researching Through Genealogical Societies (Part 1)
Using Social History To Fill In The Gaps In Family Histories
Knowing the Port of Entry Can Help Find Ancestral Records
Where There's a Will, There's a Way
Making the Most of Family Associations
The Mystery of the Missing Days
Tombstone Rubbings, A Fun Way to Keep Records
Scrapbooks Help to Display a Family's Visual History
Analyzing and Interpreting Information
Tracing Pioneer Families
Faddish First Names
Soundex Sorts Out Family Names
Orphans and Illegitimate Children
How Our Ancestors Got Here
Hidden Stories in Pictures
Gazetteers Help Find Ancestors
Reading Handwriting of the Past
Charting a Family's Emotional History
Preparation is the Key to a Successful Genealogy Vacation
Family Reunions: A Great Way to Unite a Newly-Found Family
Organizing Your Notes After a Genealogy Vacation
Charlatans and Thieves Steal the Fun from Genealogy
The Mighty Smiths
Get Your Kids Involved in Your Family History
The Spacing of Generations
Where Did You Get Those Eyes?
The Great Migrations
Men in Search of Whales
Old Maps, A Source of Ancestral Treasure
Coats of Arms -- The Fruits of a Family Tree
Traditions, Traditions, Traditions
Attic Archaeology
Mayflower Society Genealogical Library
History Links the Past to the Present
What's in a Name?
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