Have you ever found out things through your genealogy research that made you raise an eyebrow, or two? How about something that made you pick up the phone, call a family member, and say “guess what!?” These are mine.
Staying organized and keeping track of individual research projects is a challenge for many family historians. Goldie May provides unique tools that can help.
Since advances in DNA analysis have renewed people’s interest in “finding their roots,” numerous television shows that focus on genealogy have come and gone. Here are our favorites.
The Genealogical Proof Standard helps genealogists sort out, verify, and document facts through simple, straightforward guidance. Does your tree hold up?
These records can become a highly prized source of information for researchers since they often contain a surprising amount of detail, including elaborate personal statements or court findings.
Knowing the estimated year your ancestor was born can help you pinpoint critical record collections to search, adding new details to your tree. Here are a list of databases, organized by date, to get you started now.
Wouldn’t it be nice to see what’s really on all those old family photo negatives or slides you’ve been carefully collecting and storing? If so, you might be ready to try out a negative scanner app (also known as a film scanner app). These free apps are designed to quickly scan old black and white and color film negatives and positive slides and turn them into digital photos.
Everything you need to build the ultimate genealogy research travel kit for $25 or less. Whether you plan on traveling to an archive or a cemetery you’ll want to bring along these items every time.
Considering a vacation? Worried that you might miss a genealogy research opportunity if you leave your computer? Well, why not incorporate genealogy into your trip? Before the days of online genealogy research, family historians traveled everywhere in search of their ancestors, and you can too!
Many of us keep our trees on Ancestry, even if we don’t always subscribe to their somewhat pricey record subscription service. Because Ancestry’s online family tree is easy and free, it’s a great alternative to paid programs. But backing up that tree, along with its attached records and other media, can be a major challenge – despite how important it is to do so.