Here are 6 things we think are worth paying for in the family history world, and some tips for getting them at the best price so you can keep your benefits high and your costs low.
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.
Ancestry has released a new add-on to their popular family tree. Pro Tools provides additional features for $10 a month. But is it worth it?
Offering everything from genetic ancestry reports to wellness profiles, DNA upload options seem to be everywhere these days. But are they worth your time and money? If you’re hoping to learn more about your genetic heritage, the answer is likely …
Are you one of those people who bought an Ancestry DNA kit but don’t know how to effectively use your DNA results to break through brick walls? Trust me, you are not alone! Every tree has at least one brick …
There’s a lot of hilarious genealogy humor floating around the internet, here are ten finds that made us laugh the loudest. 1. General Relativity is a Breeze 2. How Will You Be Remembered? 🙂 3. It’s the Truth …
Genealogy Humor: 10 Comic Finds That Made Us Laugh Out Loud .
The U.S. Census Age Search for years 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000 and 2010 involves restrictions, guidelines, and even fees – but it all might well be worthwhile if it helps you to fill in more recent blanks in your family tree.
As you dive deeper into your family history you will likely run across terminology that you have not seen before or that you may not fully understand. Even those of us who have made history a profession will sometimes run across terms that are no longer used or that have a specific application that’s unfamiliar. This guide explores confusing military terms from the Civil War and the American Revolution to help you with your genealogy research.
If you’ve ever transcribed the text of an old genealogy record by hand, you know how time-consuming the task can be. Even if you just plan to pull out the most important information from a record to include in your family …
How to Instantly Transcribe Your Genealogy Records for Free .
As interest in family history research continues to grow more and more researchers are taking the time to educate themselves about genealogy best practices so they can grow an accurate family tree. Family historians are understanding the value of doing their own unique research, avoiding copying the trees of others, and taking more time to properly source their trees for the benefit of everyone. But a surprising number are not taking the time to do the most important thing they can do for their research.