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I have a special interest in Mississippi genealogy because my father was born and raised here as well as many of his ancestors.
There are 24 categories of records across many databases (birth/marriage/death, probate, military, and more).
(or over MyHeritage or over FindMyPast or over [insert other paid site here])
TL;DR: FamilySearch is free and accessible to everyone.
FamilySearch is a “one global family tree” site (like WikiTree) while Ancestry is an personal family tree site.… Read more “Why you should prefer FamilySearch over Ancestry for records”
A last name at birth (or LNAB) is the surname given to a child when they’re born and the culture you’re born into usually determines the name. In the US, England, and many places formerly colonized by England, your LNAB is usually your father’s surname even if your parents were not married at the time of your birth.… Read more “How to find or confirm a last name at birth”
I have a special interest in Georgia genealogy because my maternal grandmother was born in Georgia.
This website contains information on Georgia’s history along with various Georgia records (births, deaths, marriages, censuses, etc.).
