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Research techniques

Improve your own research skills - or help others improve theirs!

  1. Search techniques

    This is the place to learn how to make the best use of resources, whether they're online or offline - and a place where you can share your tips with others.
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    Search techniques

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    3. Search tips - discussion

    Latest: Breaking down a brick wall starting with a lack of full truth from an ancestor Stephen L, Jan 7, 2023

  2. Problems at other genealogy websites

    From time to time we all encounter problems using Ancestry, Findmypast, FamilySearch and other sites. Sharing our experiences could help us come up with workarounds. Don't use this forum to report problems at LostCousins, instead contact Peter direct.
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    Problems at other genealogy websites

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    1. Ancestry problems

    2. Findmypast

    3. FamilySearch

    4. England & Wales BMD indexes

    Latest: Ancestry matches by parent update Aug 2023 Andrew Lloyd, Oct 1, 2023 at 5:49 PM
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  3. How to record information

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    How to record information

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    1. Paper records

    2. Digital records

    Latest: How to record change of sex Susan48, Jul 11, 2022

  4. Family tree programs

    Share information about the program you use, or ask for advice if you're thinking of buying a new program; the fact that a program is listed does NOT imply that is recommended
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    Family tree programs

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    1. General discussion

    2. Family Historian

    3. Family Tree Maker

    4. Roots Magic

    5. Legacy

    6. Genopro

    7. Old discontinued programs

    8. Mac programs

    Latest: Cleaning Out the Tree jorghes, Sep 30, 2023 at 5:29 AM
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  5. Online family trees

    This forum is for discussion of the function and capabilities of online trees, not their content
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    Latest: Tree search using place LindaC, Jan 7, 2023
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  6. Family Tree Analyzer

    An essential utility that not only helps you to identify errors and omissions but also helps you to fill the gaps
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    Latest: Has FT Analyzer stopped working with Lost Cousins? peter, Feb 3, 2023
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  7. Utilities to download

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    Latest: Parish Locator Software GillyGC, Feb 20, 2022
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