Departments
Book View
by Sandra H. Luebking, FUGA

Editor's Note
by Loretta Dennis Szucs

Features
Visiting Your Ancestral Hometown
Whether you go across the state or across the ocean, a visit to your ancestral hometown will yield information you never imagined.
by Maureen A. Taylor

Building a Village-based Community
What would happen if you extended your research to your entire ancestral community? One group who tried–and succeeded–has the answers.
by Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak

World War I Draft Registration Cards
Draft registration cards of the Great War are treasure troves for family historians–but are they accessible?
by Eileen Polakoff

Research in New England
New England states have more to offer than quaint towns and vibrant autumn leaves. Here’s the scoop on researching their records.
by Alice Eichholz, Ph.D., CG

Columns
Back to Basics
Perusing the Publications of Lineage Societies
If your elusive ancestor was involved in a unique historical event, a lineage society might be the place to search for more information.
by Terry and Jim Willard

Research Cornerstones
Looking Again at Original Records
To get the most out of the original record you’re studying, ask yourself a few critical questions.
by Donn Devine, CG, CGI

Digging Deeper
New England Historic Genealogical Society
What does HisGen have to offer family historians?
by Laura Prescott Duffy

Technology
Beware Cybersquatters and Typosquatters
The Internet can be valuable property, and protecting it is getting complicated. Here’s how you can help.
by Mark Howells

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