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 via Google search can be hard since there are so many sites, and so many …
6 “Secret” Google Search Tricks for Genealogy That’ll Help You Find Your Ancestors Read More »
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 research center where you found way more great material than you expected, but could do little …
These 3 Smart Devices Let You Record Genealogy Documents, Photos and Stories Anywhere Read More »
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 the process and offer an opportunity to learn and grow as a researcher. But sometimes …
The Huge Genealogy Mistake We All Need to Stop Making Now Read More »
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 online guides, records collections and specialized resources that can help you on your journey. Here’s where …
Do You Have Hidden Native American Ancestry? Here’s How to Find Out Read More »
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 what genealogists call a negative search result, but don’t be fooled by the name; this …
How NOT Finding an Ancestor May Actually Help Your Research Read More »
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 resource that often gets overlooked. Built into the 16th census of the USA was a …
The “Secret” Details in the 1940 Census You May Be Missing Read More »
By Susan Wallin Mosey — “Trees without roots fall over.”—anonymous My husband isn’t interested in genealogy. He tries hard—but if I go on about it for more than a minute or two, his eyes glaze over. It seems that people are either very interested in genealogy, or not at all. For those who are interested but …
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 your least favorite part of genealogy work? If you’re anything like me it’s exciting to …
In Need of a Hard to Get Record? This Smart New Site Will Help You Find It Read More »
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 both an excellent online and downloadable system for capturing data and organizing information. There is also …
Finally! A Super Easy, Visual Way to Organize Your Genealogy Data Read More »