About Family History Daily

Family History Daily has been providing articles, courses and tools to help family history enthusiasts discover their ancestors since 2013. You can read our articles here or take an online course to build your research skills.

Please feel free to contact us at any time if you have questions or need assistance.

Founder and Editor: Melanie Mayo-Laakso

Melanie has been conducting genealogical research for over twenty years and has been a professional editor, content developer and social media manager for fifteen. She was the Content Manager of Mothering.com before leaving to focus on her passion for helping hobbyists explore the fascinating world of family history. She holds a degree in Women’s Studies with a focus on Women’s History. You can contact her at [email protected]

Expert Contributors: Family History Daily employs a wide range of writers, experts and genealogy professionals to help create and improve the content you find on our site, in our courses and via our social channels. If you have a question regarding an article written by one of our contributors please contact us using the link above.