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(This page's most recent update is May 2026)
Practical solutions for real genealogy research problems. Explore the new Field Guides
I had never used the U.S. National Archives databases until a couple of years ago when I started using the Numident Files, which are a fantastic resource. I have discovered a wealth of documents, indexes, and a search capability that you can get lost in!
Make sure that you take a look at all the Resource Topics that have been created. They list online descriptions, indexes, browsable databases, and databases that you can search. There is an overwhelming amount of pertinent information for researchers.
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To obtain the one-page Quicksheet pdf for easy reference on these websites, you can download it by clicking on the Download button below:
For all the previously published Quick Reference Guides, click on QuickSheets.
If you use Quicksheets often, the Quicksheet Vault puts 390+ of them in one organized place — clean, printable, and easy to reuse whenever you need them. Whether you keep digital references handy or build your own genealogy binder, the Vault makes research simpler. Learn more about the Quicksheet Vault HERE