The Vertical Files: What Are They and How to Use Them Legacy QuickGuide™ contains useful information including a review of how to locate vertical files, how to access individual documents and use them in research and more. This handy 4-page PDF guide can be used on your computer or mobile device for anytime access.

The Scrapbooks: A Genealogists Gold Mine Legacy QuickGuide™ contains useful information including a review of various types of scrapbooks, how to locate scrapbooks for use in genealogy, and how to preserve scrapbooks. This handy 4-page PDF guide can be used on your computer or mobile device for anytime access.

The It’s Not All Online: Researching in Archives Legacy QuickGuide™ contains useful information including how to find an archive and prepare for a visit, a list of record types and tips on research strategy, tips on making records requests, and more. Also included are links to websites and resources covering many archives and repositories for genealogical research. This handy 5-page PDF guide can be used on your computer or mobile device for anytime access.

The Researching in Libraries and Archives Legacy QuickGuide™ contains useful information including terminology, a list of “do’s and don’ts”, a list of supplies and apps, and more. Also included are links to websites and resources covering many archives and repositories for genealogical research. This handy 4-page PDF guide can be used on your computer or mobile device for anytime access.

The Ephemera: Genealogy Gold Legacy QuickGuide™ contains useful information including tips and tricks, a list of different types of ephemera, terminology, and more. This handy 4-page PDF guide can be used on your computer or mobile device for anytime access.

The Organizing and Digitizing Family Photos Legacy QuickGuide™ contains useful information including how to establish collections and repositories, file naming and metadata considerations, methods for proper storage, and more. The five-step organization process describes how to manage digital or physical photos so they can be celebrated and shared. Also included are links to websites and resources covering photo organization and preservation methods. This 9-page PDF guide can be used on your computer or mobile device for anytime access.

The Preparing for a Successful Repository Research Trip Legacy QuickGuide™ contains useful information including how to set research goals and develop a research plan, strategies for duplicating and organizing information, and more. Detailed checklists are provided for trip logistics, repository rules and resources, staff accessibility and supplies to pack. Also included are links to websites and resources covering top genealogical repositories to visit. This 10-page PDF guide can be used on your computer or mobile device for anytime access.

The Researching War of 1812 Ancestors Legacy QuickGuide™ contains valuable information so you can understand the history of the War of 1812 and the records created about the veterans who fought in the conflict. You’ll learn how to devise a Veteran Identification Strategy as well as what records exist both online, on microfilm and in print. Records covered include service records, bounty land records, pension files, casualty records, records for African-American and Native American veterans and more.

The Citing Your Sources Legacy QuickGuide™ contains valuable information so you can understand the components of source citations and start tracking your genealogy research in a uniform manner. In addition, this guide contains over 25 of the most used source citation formats for genealogists! This handy 5-page PDF guide can be used on your computer or mobile device for anytime access.

The Obituaries in Genealogy Legacy QuickGuide™ contains valuable information on how to interpret the data in obituaries and death notices as well as newspaper articles and other listings. This handy 6-page PDF guide can be used on your computer or mobile device for anytime access.

The Anatomy of a Marriage Record Legacy QuickGuide™ contains valuable information on how to interpret the data in a variety of marriage records including marriage license applications and marriage registers. This handy 5-page PDF guide can be used on your computer or mobile device for anytime access.

The Anatomy of a Birth Record Legacy QuickGuide™ contains valuable information on how to interpret the data in a variety of birth records including birth certificates and birth registers. This handy 4-page PDF guide can be used on your computer or mobile device for anytime access.

The Establishing Genealogical Proof Legacy QuickGuide™ contains useful information including a review of the GPS – Genealogical Proof Standard, what makes up a “reasonably exhaustive search,” how to assess evidence and more. This handy 5-page PDF guide can be used on your computer or mobile device for anytime access.

The Researching the Family Legend Legacy QuickGuide™ contains useful information including types of family legends, how family legends develop, common record sets used to verify or debunk family legends and more. This handy 4-page PDF guide can be used on your computer or mobile device for anytime access.

The Using Probate Records Legacy QuickGuide™ contains useful information including terminology and research strategy. Also included are links to websites and resources covering probate records and different record types. This handy 4-page PDF guide can be used on your computer or mobile device for anytime access.

The Cemetery Research Legacy QuickGuide™ contains useful information including tips and tricks, a list of different types of cemeteries, terminology, and more. This handy 4-page PDF guide can be used on your computer or mobile device for anytime access.

The Unraveling Brick Wall Mysteries Legacy QuickGuide™ contains useful information including an outline of effective strategy, tips and tricks and links to resources. This handy 4-page PDF guide can be used on your computer or mobile device for anytime access.

The Fraternal Societies Legacy QuickGuide™ contains useful information including a timeline of important events related to the establishment of fraternal societies, a list of terminology, tips and tricks for using fraternal society records, and more. This handy 4-page PDF guide can be used on your computer or mobile device for anytime access.

If you’ve always wanted to write a family history, but don’t know where or how to begin, The Writing Your Family History Legacy QuickGuide™ contains useful information including the tips, tools, and tricks you’ll need to get beyond the names, dates and places to bring your family tree to life. Also included are writing exercises, links to handy apps, and self-publishing resources, to help you craft and publish a “can’t put down” narrative.

Most historical records have been created for and about men, making it more challenging to research and write about female ancestors. The Finding Your Female Ancestors Legacy QuickGuide™ contains useful information including best places to find maiden names, locate women’s history resources, and other key strategies for tracing your maternal lines.