These records can become a highly prized source of information for researchers since they often contain a surprising amount of detail, including elaborate personal statements or court findings.
Knowing the estimated year your ancestor was born can help you pinpoint critical record collections to search, adding new details to your tree. Here are a list of databases, organized by date, to get you started now.
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.
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.
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.
Here’s how to find hundreds, or even thousands, of new facts and stories about your ancestors with one simple tool.
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.
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.
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.
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.