| Dear Fellow Genealogist,
On August 6, 1965, the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, a momentous event in American history that expanded access to the ballot for millions of citizens.
While genealogists often think first of census or vital records, voter records can also provide valuable clues about where ancestors lived, when they became eligible to vote and how they participated in their communities–and, thus, deserve a spot on every genealogist's ballot of underrated record types.
In today's newsletter, we highlight a guide on using voter records in genealogy, plus tips on accessing them online and in-person.
We also share advice and sample letters for requesting genealogy records from archives and government offices, along with practical strategies for making sure you're researching the right ancestor (instead of someone with the same name). After all, good genealogy research isn't just about finding records–it's about finding the right records for the right person.
Campaigning against unsourced family trees,
— Katharine, Digital Editor of Family Tree Magazine
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