When most of us think of Ancestry.com, we think of paid resources. And, of course, the vast majority of Ancestry’s billions of records are behind a paywall. However, you might be surprised to hear that the site does offer a …
How to View Thousands of Free Records on Ancestry Without a Subscription .
By Jodi Bash The digital age of photos gives us so much to be thankful for. Photos can be edited, shared, deleted, and ordered in a frame at the touch of a button. I am so used to this convenience …
This May be the Fastest Way Ever to Scan Old Family Photos, and it’s Free .
Ancestry.com has announced that it will be offering access to more than 1 billion UK and Irish records this weekend, Feb 17th through the 20th. If you have roots in England, Scotland, Ireland or Wales, and don’t currently have a paid …
Ancestry to Offer Free Access to 1+ Billion UK and Irish Records .
Old newspapers are one of the most valuable resources available to family history researchers. Not only can they provide some of the critical basic data we need to grow our trees – such as birth, marriage and death dates – they are …
Recently, I discovered proof of a fascinating family story in an unexpected place. I had looked for this proof on death and marriage records, in the federal and state census, in newspapers, and just about everywhere else I could think …
City Directories: This Underused Resource May Hold the Details You’ve Been Looking For .
Do you know that Amazon.com offers tens of thousands of free kindle books – many of which are family history focused? From pedigrees to local histories, to reference manuals and even genealogy-focused fiction – these no-cost ebooks provide a wealth …
This Google Trick Reveals Thousands of Free Genealogy Books on Amazon .
The Ellis Island records website has long been a great place to find free ancestry information. Providing instant access to more than 50 million immigration records, it’s a vital resource for anyone with US immigrant ancestry from the late 19th …
Did Your Ancestors Come Through Ellis Island? Here’s How to Find Out .
This article is outdated. Please see our free genealogy section for updated information on this topic. Genealogy research can be challenging enough, but moving beyond the borders of your own country to discover records in other nations can feel downright …
Have European Ancestry? Here are 30 Free Genealogy Sites to Search .
Looking for a totally free way to access a variety of paid genealogy records, like those provided by Ancestry or MyHeritage, from your own computer? Well there’s good news, you most likely can. And you might be surprised to hear that the …
Access Paid Genealogy Databases for Free With This Simple Trick .
Whether you’re looking for an elusive obituary or a family scandal, free newspaper archives are an excellent resource for filling out your family tree. In fact, many online archives make it so easy to search decades of ‘dusty’ old papers, you might …