Most of us use Google search to look for our ancestors on a regular basis. After all, once we’re done searching our favorite family history sites directly, Google is our best bet for locating new records online. But finding valuable data …
6 “Secret” Google Search Tricks for Genealogy That’ll Help You Find Your Ancestors .
Have you ever been to a family gathering where someone unexpectedly pulled out an old family photo album or dusty box of records and you found yourself completely unprepared to record the treasures? How about a trip to a library or …
These 3 Smart Devices Let You Record Genealogy Documents, Photos and Stories Anywhere .
This quiz is designed to be fun, to give you a laugh and something to share with friends. But it’s also a wonderful way to help you identify areas where you can improve your research techniques and become a better family historian!
Whether you’re just starting out on your genealogy journey, or have been at it for years, you have likely made (many) mistakes. Unless you’ve been professionally trained in research techniques and etiquette (and even if you have) mistakes are part of …
Are you interested in finally searching out the truth behind that old family story about a Native American ancestor? Or perhaps you already know that the story is true, but you’re not quite sure where to go next. Luckily, there are many …
Do You Have Hidden Native American Ancestry? Here’s How to Find Out .
Thank you to Rachel Silverman for this helpful article. Family history research is about finding the clues people have left behind and following the path where they lead. But what happens when a research path ultimately comes up empty? This is …
How NOT Finding an Ancestor May Actually Help Your Research .
The 1940 census of the United States is a particularly exciting one for a number of reasons, and has been integral to many of us in our genealogy research. But there is a critical element of this massive family history …
The “Secret” Details in the 1940 Census You May Be Missing .
Thank you to Wesley Eames of AncestorCloud for this great information. What’s your favorite part of genealogical research? Is it simply working on a branch of your family tree, or is it making progress, finding relatives, and interesting stories? Now what’s …
In Need of a Hard to Get Record? This Smart New Site Will Help You Find It .
One of the most important things a family historian can do is get organized. It makes research easier in the short term, and you’ll thank yourself repeatedly for it in the future. Many genealogists, including myself, use Evernote — which has …
Finally! A Super Easy, Visual Way to Organize Your Genealogy Data .
Researching ancestors from England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland? Here’s a list of free genealogy sites for the UK and Ireland where you can find everything from census returns and military service records to birth, marriage and death indexes.