Man Finds 1858 Bill of Sale for Slaves Hidden in Old Book
A Virginia Beach man got a stark reminder of one of the darkest times in U.S. history after purchasing an old book, and is now speaking up about it for the first time.
How to Print Your Family Tree, and Why You Shouldn’t
When someone asks to see your family tree, what do you do? Your first instinct might be to go to your online tree and hit “Print.” But is printing your tree really the best option? In this article we’ll show you how to do it, and why you might be better served by finding another method.
These Are Some of the Rarest Last Names in the US: Do You Have One in Your Tree?
Rare surnames can make the job of being a family history researcher easier. Here is a list of 100 of the rarest last names in the U.S. and help for finding out how unusual your family names actually are.
The Powerful Genealogy Hints Tool You’ve Probably Never Used
Here’s how to find hundreds, or even thousands, of new facts and stories about your ancestors with one simple tool.
5 Things You Need to Know About Researching UK Ancestors
Researching ancestors who came from the United Kingdom can be complex and confusing. Here are five important things to know when starting out on your journey.
How to Build a Family Tree and Find Your Ancestors
If you’re a beginner to genealogy research and want to know how to find your ancestors you’re no doubt asking yourself, “where should I start?” This easy guide will show you just what you need to know in a few easy steps.
Stop Hiding Your Old Family Photos! 14 Ways to Put Them on Display
If you’ve been itching to dig out those dusty old shoeboxes and piles of inherited photo albums but you’re just not sure where to start – read on. It’s time to think outside the frame and discover some new and exciting ways to display old family photos around your home.
8 Things an Expert Would Definitely Do to Your Family Tree
Ever had an expert look at your tree? Professional genealogists often run family trees through a set of standard diagnostic tests and tweaks to improve them. We have created a list of the most important ones so you can apply them yourself. Use this list to examine your own genealogy research and see where you can make big improvements.
6 Unique Family Tree Craft Projects To Keep You Busy This Fall
Love genealogy and creating? We’ve rounded up 6 family tree craft projects that are perfect for beginners and experts alike – and each and every project will produce a keepsake-quality end result that you’ll be proud to show off or gift to others.
Are Ancestry’s Hints Helping or Hurting Your Research? The Dos and Don’ts You Need to Know
The Hints feature has long been a cornerstone of Ancestry’s website and subscription service. If you’ve used their family tree for any length of time you are probably quite familiar with them. But, as powerful as this feature can be, it can also mislead the unwary researcher – causing confusion, incorrect assumptions and inaccurate trees.The Hints feature has long been a cornerstone of Ancestry’s website and subscription service. If you’ve used their family tree for any length of time you are probably quite familiar with them. But, as powerful as this feature can be, it can also mislead the unwary researcher – causing confusion, incorrect assumptions and inaccurate trees.