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.
6 Signs It’s Time to Get Help From a Professional Genealogist
How do you know when it’s time to take the leap and bring a genealogy expert into your family history research? Here are 6 signs to watch out for, and what to do when you’re ready.
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.
You Can Now Use Your Phone to Turn Old Negatives and Slides Into Photos
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.
You Can Start a Genealogy Club in Your Area: Here’s How
Collaborating with others is one of the most cherished aspects of genealogy. While it’s entirely possible to make great progress conducting your family history research completely on your own, working and sharing with like-minded folks can be both helpful and a whole lot of fun.
What a Surname Can REALLY Tell You About Your Family’s Past
Surnames are a critical piece of our genealogical research, and learning where a surname originated — geographically and etymologically — can not only enhance our research but add another chapter to our family history stories.