Category Archives: Vital Records

December’s To-Do List from a Genealogist – Wisdom Wednesday

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

The months of November and December always seem to move by so fast! Thanksgiving with its wonderful weather was a welcome change, and I was even more gratified by having some time to discuss genealogy with my family, albeit in … Continue reading →

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Sorting Saturday – Pick up a 3 month subscription to Archives.com for $10!

Posted on July 14, 2012 by

I’m a big believer in genealogy bargains. So imagine my delight when I found a Livingsocial deal featuring a three-month subscription to Archives.com for $10! If you’re not familiar with Livingsocial, this website offers local and national deals on everything … Continue reading →

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Illinois opens original birth certificates to adoptees! – Tuesdays’s Tip

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

Have you heard the great news genealogists? The next phase of the new Illinois open records adoption law went into effect this week.  As of November 15th, adopted persons over the age of 21 who were born in Illinois on … Continue reading →

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