April 12, 2019 by Jenny Ashcraft | Comments Off on Search Updates
At Fold3, we’ve recently launched powerful new updates to our search engine. Our updates are designed to help you navigate through more than 500 million records with a series of filters including name, date, place, military (including branch, conflict, service … Continue reading
March 14, 2019 by Jenny Ashcraft | 168 Comments
Military records are a rich resource for genealogical and historical research. They are advanced records, meaning that unlike vital records that push the door wide open with a neatly packaged birth and death dates, military records sometimes require you enter … Continue reading
February 15, 2019 by Jenny Ashcraft | 5 Comments
For more Fold3 tips, search our Fold3 Training Center. Did you find a military record that pieces together the story of your ancestor? It’s easy to attach Fold3 records to your Ancestry Tree. Just follow these steps: Click the green … Continue reading
October 15, 2015 by Trevor | 4 Comments
Did you know that you can find photos of women in Fold3’s collections Civil War Photos and Brady Civil War Photos? While it’s true that these collections are composed predominately of photos of men, there are numerous photos of women … Continue reading
August 11, 2014 by Trevor | 17 Comments
Military records might not be the first placed you’d think to look for that elusive female ancestor you’re researching, but these records can actually be a valuable resource. Although women themselves didn’t formally serve in the military for much of … Continue reading
June 11, 2014 by Trevor | 55 Comments
Whether you’re browsing the records on Fold3 just to take a look around or browsing to find information on a specific person, this method of online exploration can broaden your understanding of a conflict period and give context to records … Continue reading
November 6, 2013 by Laura | 7 Comments
Unveiled this week in honor of Veterans Day, the Fold3 Honor Wall pays tribute to millions of men and women who served our nation, from colonial days to the present. We invite you to visit the Honor Wall and help … Continue reading