LawMethodology and SkillsIntermediate
Know the Law, Know Your Ancestors
Your ancestors' lives were shaped by laws you've never heard of—and understanding them unlocks records you'd otherwise misread. This six-part series teaches you to find and apply the law to family history. Learn quick shortcuts and Google Books tricks for finding old statutes, master the legal framework behind confusing records, uncover stories hidden in old laws, and determine an ancestor's age using the law alone. Read the past like a lawyer!
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How Knowing the Law Makes Us Better Genealogists
with Judy G. Russell, JD, CG®, CGL®, FUGA
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Best tip for finding the law: CHEAT!
with Judy G. Russell, JD, CG®, CGL®, FUGA
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Using Google Books to Find the Law
with Judy G. Russell, JD, CG®, CGL®, FUGA
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From Statutes to Stories: Finding the Law for Family History
with Judy G. Russell, JD, CG®, CGL®, FUGA
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How Old Did He Have To Be…?
with Judy G. Russell, JD, CG®, CGL®, FUGA
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The Law and the Reasonably Exhaustive (Re)Search
with Judy G. Russell, JD, CG®, CGL®, FUGA
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