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# Our Free Guide to Massachusetts Research on AmericanAncestors.org

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Massachusetts is a treasure trove of genealogical source material, including probate records, church records, cemetery records, and vital records. Couple this with genealogical societies, published journals, and ongoing study projects, and you have a lot of research options when you hit a genealogical brick wall.

American Ancestors has a massive collection of resources and records pertaining to Massachusetts from the seventeenth to the twentieth century. This guide will introduce you to some of the most useful online records to help you with your genealogical quest.

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