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  • Going In-Depth: November 2015 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: November 2015 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: Genealogy Solutions: “A Buck Three Eighty- And Other Weird Family Sayings” by Leslie Drewitz Across the Pond: “Worshipful Company of Watermen and… Read more…

  • “Going Over Home” by Katie Andrews Potter

    “Going Over Home” by Katie Andrews Potter

    Looking for a fun read from an IDG writer? Check out “Going Over Home” by Katie Andrews Potter. Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: October 2015 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: October 2015 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: Family Reunions: “An Introduction to Family Reunions” by Jenny Cowen Blooms and Branches: “Bringing Children into the Worlds of History and Genealogy”… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: September 2015 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: September 2015 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: Indian Territory Genealogy: “DNA Testing for Native American Ancestry” by Liz Walker Timeless Territories: “Researching Land Records in the State-Land States” by… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth Magazine: August 2015 (Print)

    Going In-Depth Magazine: August 2015 (Print)

    Get the beautiful full color 8. Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: August 2015 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: August 2015 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: Across the Pond: “Worshipful Company of Gunsmiths” by Julie Goucher Genealogy Downunder: “Family Angst Revealed in Probate Records” by Shauna Hicks The… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: July 2015 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: July 2015 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: Getting Started: “The 1920 Census” by Jenny Lanctot Doing It Ourselves: “Run Silent, Run Deep: The Work of Sub Vet Paul” by… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: June 2015 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: June 2015 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: Getting Started: “The 1920 Census” by Jenny Lanctot Doing It Ourselves: “Run Silent, Run Deep: The Work of Sub Vet Paul” by… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: May 2015 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: May 2015 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: Genealogy Downunder: “Burial Records as Genealogy Clues” by Shauna Hicks The Heritage Tourist: “Explore the Oil Region National Heritage Area” by Dr. Read more…

  • An In-Brief Guide to Researching with the Dawes Rolls (Laminated)

    An In-Brief Guide to Researching with the Dawes Rolls (Laminated)

    The Dawes enrollment was about land.  It was created to divide the Indian Territory tribal lands into individually owned allotments and pave the way for Oklahoma Statehood. Read more…

  • An In-Brief Guide to Researching with the Dawes Rolls

    An In-Brief Guide to Researching with the Dawes Rolls

    The Dawes enrollment was about land.  It was created to divide the Indian Territory tribal lands into individually owned allotments and pave the way for Oklahoma Statehood. Read more…

  • An In-Brief Guide to Researching Your Civil War Ancestors (Laminated)

    An In-Brief Guide to Researching Your Civil War Ancestors (Laminated)

    With the observance of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, we have seen commemorations of various battles on the nightly news or even attended events locally. Remembering the bloody battle at Antietam or the widely known battle at Gettysburg piques our interest in life during that time. Read more…

  • An In-Brief Guide to Researching Your Civil War Ancestors

    An In-Brief Guide to Researching Your Civil War Ancestors

    With the observance of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, we have seen commemorations of various battles on the nightly news or even attended events locally. Remembering the bloody battle at Antietam or the widely known battle at Gettysburg piques our interest in life during that time. Read more…

  • An In-Brief Guide to Researching Your Jewish Ancestors (Laminated)

    An In-Brief Guide to Researching Your Jewish Ancestors (Laminated)

    When faced with the research of a Jewish ancestor, it may seem a daunting task. Read more…

  • An In-Brief Guide to Researching Your Jewish Ancestors

    An In-Brief Guide to Researching Your Jewish Ancestors

    When faced with the research of a Jewish ancestor, it may seem a daunting task. Read more…

  • An In-Brief Guide to Researching the Forbidden

    An In-Brief Guide to Researching the Forbidden

    Every family has a story, some are shared and others are swept under the rug. Concern for the feelings of living family members, as well as the fear of what the public might think, are just a few of the reasons for keeping stories hidden. Read more…

  • An In-Brief Guide to Researching the Forbidden (Laminated)

    An In-Brief Guide to Researching the Forbidden (Laminated)

    Every family has a story, some are shared and others are swept under the rug. Concern for the feelings of living family members, as well as the fear of what the public might think, are just a few of the reasons for keeping stories hidden. Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: March 2015 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: March 2015 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: Ephemeral Heritage: “Family Reunion Generations Tree: Where Do I Fit?” by Jennifer Shoer The Heritage Tourist: “Come Visit the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor!” by Dr. Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: April 2015 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: April 2015 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: Across the Pond: “Worshipful Company of Grocers” by Julie Goucher German Rootseekers: “I’m a Genealogist- What’s That?” by Ursula Krause Stories from… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: February 2015 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: February 2015 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: Genealogy Solutions: “Genealogy Serendipity… Are We Being Led?” by Leslie Drewitz Remember the Ladies: “Researching Your Female Ancestor’s Life in the Archives”… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: August 2013 (Paperback)

    Going In-Depth: August 2013 (Paperback)

    Want to read the magazine as a paperback in glorious color! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: Timeless Territories: “What’s a Chattel Mortgage & Why Should I Care?” by Michelle Goodrum Across the Pond: “A Moment of Reflection- History is Now” by Julie Goucher Tracing Blue & Gray:… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: January 2015 (Paperback)

    Going In-Depth: January 2015 (Paperback)

    Want to read the magazine as a  paperback in glorious color! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: The Emerald Isle: “Census Search Forms as a Resource for Irish Research” by Jim Ryan Stories from the Battlefield : “Start the Year off Right! Get Organized!” by Jennifer Holik In… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: January 2015 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: January 2015 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: The Emerald Isle: “Census Search Forms as a Resource for Irish Research” by Jim Ryan Stories from the Battlefield : “Start the… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth Magazine: February 2013 (Paperback)

    Going In-Depth Magazine: February 2013 (Paperback)

    Get your own color print copy of the premiere issue of Going In-Depth! In this issue: Tracing Blue & Gray: “Take a Civil War Road Trip” by Cindy Freed My Twisted Roots: “Welcome to My Twisted Roots” by Andrea Johnson Beck Remember the Ladies: “Three Websites for Researching Female Ancestors” by Gena Philibert-Ortega The Heritage Tourist: “Freedom’s… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: December 2014 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: December 2014 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: Citing African Ancestry: “Using Community Clues to Learn About Your Ancestry” by Robin Foster Getting Started: “You’ve Got to Start Somewhere” by… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: July 2013 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: July 2013 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: The Heritage Tourist: “Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area” by Dr. Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: August 2013 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: August 2013 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: Timeless Territories: “What’s a Chattel Mortgage & Why Should I Care?” by Michelle Goodrum Across the Pond: “A Moment of Reflection- History… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: September 2013 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: September 2013 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: Genealogy Solutions: “American Indian Heritage and Family ‘Tales’” by Leslie Drewitz Across the Pond: “More on Locations” by Julie Goucher Beyond the… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: October 2013 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: October 2013 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: Tracing Blue & Gray: “What Do You Do When Your Ancestor Isn’t Quite the Hero You Thought He Was?” by Cindy Freed… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: November 2013 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: November 2013 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: The Society Pages: “Male Descendants of Civil War Veterans” by Shannon Combs Bennett Five Tribes Genealogy: “Finding Your Cherokee Ancestors” by Liz Walker Beyond the Obituaries: “Before… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: December 2013 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: December 2013 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: The Heritage Tourist: “Let the Blue Ridge Mountains Inspire You” by Dr. Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: January 2014 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: January 2014 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: The Emerald Isle: “Time and Tithes” by Jim Ryan Deep Into DNA: “Pandora’s DNA” by Michael Maglio The Society Pages: “Ancestors in… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: February 2014 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: February 2014 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: Remember the Ladies: “Until Johnny Marched Home, What Did His Wife Do? Researching Female Ancestors During the American Civil War” by Gena… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: March 2014 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: March 2014 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: Five Tribes Genealogy: “Finding Your Muscogee [Creek] Ancestors” by Liz Walker The Heritage Tourist: “A Distinctive National Heritage Area: Northeast Massachusetts’ Essex County” by Dr. Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: April 2014 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: April 2014 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: Citing African Ancestry: “Learn More About Genealogy From Family Resources” by Robin Foster Timeless Territories: “Going Local: Researching in Land & Property… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: May 2014 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: May 2014 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: Stories from the Battlefield: “Military Memories:  31 Writing Prompts to Celebrate Your Military Ancestors” by Jennifer Holik 2014 Conference Schedule The Heritage Tourist:… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: June 2014 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: June 2014 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: The Heritage Tourist: “Silos and Smokestacks” by Dr. Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: July 2014 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: July 2014 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: In Search of Your Scottish Roots: “The Scots in North America” by Christine Woodcock Tracing Your Criminal Ancestors: “The Horror of the… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: August 2014 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: August 2014 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine:   Stories from the Battlefield: “Writing a Love Story” by Jennifer Holik The Heritage Tourist: “Travel to Shenandoah Valley Battlefields NHA” by… Read more…

  • A Genealogist’s Guide to the Washington DC Area-Paperback

    A Genealogist’s Guide to the Washington DC Area-Paperback

    A Genealogist’s Guide to the Washington DC Area is a great resource for genealogists who plan on researching in this geographic area.  Think of it as your personal travel guide with information on where to research in addition to where to eat and what to see. Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: September 2014 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: September 2014 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: Beyond the Obituaries: “More Local Sources to Learn About an Ancestor’s Death” by Debbie Carder Mayes In Search of Your Scottish Roots:… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: November 2014 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: November 2014 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: Remembering Olde New England: “Researching Your Abenaki Roots” by Jacky Gamble Doing It Ourselves by Larry Naukam Across the Pond: “The Great… Read more…

  • Going In-Depth: October 2014 (PDF)

    Going In-Depth: October 2014 (PDF)

    Want to read the magazine, but don’t want to commit to a subscription?  Purchase the PDF for your own use! Here’s what is in this issue of the magazine: Five Tribes Genealogy: “Finding Your Freedmen Ancestors” by Liz Walker The Society Pages: “Pioneer and First Family Societies” by Shannon Combs-Bennett Tracing… Read more…

  • Ancestors in a Nation Divided-Paperback

    Ancestors in a Nation Divided-Paperback

    Whether your ancestor fought for the Union or the Confederacy, Ancestors In A Nation Divided will help you open the doors to his military service. You’ll learn about the battles he fought, camp life, injuries he may have sustained and more. Read more…

  • A Genealogist’s Guide to Richmond, Virginia- Paperback

    A Genealogist’s Guide to Richmond, Virginia- Paperback

    A Genealogist’s Guide to Richmond, Virginia is a great resource for genealogists who plan on researching in this geographic area.  Think of it as your personal travel guide with information on where to research in addition to where to eat and what to see. Read more…

  • Digging for Ancestors: An In-Depth Guide to Land Records-Paperback

    Digging for Ancestors: An In-Depth Guide to Land Records-Paperback

    Michelle Roos Goodrum has been working with The In-Depth Genealogist to take her many blog posts, articles, and research experience in land records to develop a guide and extensive case study. The book is chock full of step by step explanations and analysis of many documents and includes great resources. Read more…

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