Free Genealogy Research Tools
Every Operation Granny Files mission comes with a downloadable artifact — a field guide, quick reference, checklist, or workbook you can use at the library, the archive, or your kitchen table. All free. No signup required.
Land Records Quick Start
Decode land patents, deeds, and property transfers.
Download FreeLand Records Quick Start
Deed types, metes-and-bounds, and land office records.
Download FreeProbate Quick Reference
Wills, inventories, and estate records decoded.
Download FreeMilitary Records Field Guide
Service records, pensions, and draft cards.
Download FreeImmigration Field Guide
Passenger lists, naturalization, and border crossings.
Download FreeSpit Test Field Guide
DNA testing, matching, and interpreting genetic genealogy results.
Download FreeBlueprint Workbook
Plan and execute your own genealogy research project.
Download FreeNeighbor Effect Toolkit
Map your ancestor's community to break through brick walls.
Download FreeNewspaper Research Kit
Obituary clues guide, newspaper access list, and treasure hunt worksheet.
Download FreeCertificate Sleuth Guidebook
Birth, marriage, and death records — the pillars of family history.
Download FreeCensus Confidential
Decode federal and state census records like a pro.
Download FreeFolder Naming Template & Software Comparison
Organize your research with naming conventions and tool comparisons.
Download FreeTree-Building Quickstart Kit
Pedigree chart, family group sheet, research log.
Download FreeFamily Document Sorting Guide
Sort, catalog, and preserve the biscuit tin of family documents.
Download FreeTea & Tattle Interview Kit
Prompt sheets and tips for interviewing living relatives.
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