Jennifer Holik-Urban
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Jennifer Holik-Urban, is a Professional Genealogist, Educator, and Writer. She has been researching her family history since 1996, uncovering the life stories of her ancestors. She first became interested in her family history while completing her Bachelor of Arts in History from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Jennifer is the author of two blogs, Chicago Family History and Family History Research and published her first book, "To Soar with the Tigers" in December 2010. When Jennifer isn't teaching, researching, or writing, she can be found in the suburbs of Chicago raising her three boys and participating in her many volunteer roles.
Latest Articles
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Inexpensive Ways to Obtain Genealogy Records
On a budget but still want to get those genealogy records for your ancestors? Learn how to do that.
Feb 16, 2011
- Jennifer Holik-Urban
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Visualize Your Genealogy
A family tree or genealogy database will not always tell you what you want to know. Learn ways to look at your data to get the most out of your research.
Feb 16, 2011
- Jennifer Holik-Urban
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Genealogy Locality Guides
Learn how and why you should create a locality guide for areas in which you most commonly conduct genealogy research.
Feb 15, 2011
- Jennifer Holik-Urban
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Build a Personal Genealogy Library
Learn why researchers should maintain a library and a few titles that should be included.
Feb 15, 2011
- Jennifer Holik-Urban
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Five Ways to Teach Elementary Aged Tactile Learners to Spell
Learning to spell can be a challenge for some students. Here are five activities to make learning more fun.
Feb 1, 2011
- Jennifer Holik-Urban
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Genealogy Research Plans
Genealogy research plans are the backbone to solving genealogical problems and advancing research.
Jan 31, 2011
- Jennifer Holik-Urban
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Online Continuing Education for Genealogy
Resources for genealogists to expand their educational background.
Jan 27, 2011
- Jennifer Holik-Urban
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World War I Burial Files
Burial files contain many details about a soldier's death and burial in addition to facts about his service.
Jan 26, 2011
- Jennifer Holik-Urban
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Military Individual Deceased Personnel Files
Learn how to request an ancestor's Individual Deceased Personnel File (IDPF).
Jan 26, 2011
- Jennifer Holik-Urban
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Involve Children in Family History Research
Fun activities to engage children in learning about their roots.
Dec 29, 2010
- Jennifer Holik-Urban
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