Why You Need to Quit Attaching Records to Your Family Tree, and What to Do Instead
The increasing availability of places to store family trees has many benefits, but it has also created a major problem for researchers – access to attached records.
Millions of Civil War Genealogy Records Are Available Free for 2 Weeks
Fold3 is making millions of Civil War records available for free from April 1st – April 15th 2019. Here’s a look at what they’re offering and how to access these collections yourself.
9 Surprising Things About the U.S. Census Every Genealogist Should Know
Despite how valuable census records have become to family history researchers, they were not created for this purpose. For this reason we need to understand everything we can about this go-to resource if we are to walk away with the most accurate data available. Here are 9 census facts that may surprise you.
Are You Missing Records on Ancestry.com? Easy Ways to Improve Your Searches Now
The main Ancestry search page is the fastest way to look for your ancestors in Ancestry’s billions of searchable records. And, while its not always the best way to search, it can be a very effective tool when used correctly. Here’s how to make the most of it.
Probate Records Could Be the Key to Unlocking Your Family’s Hidden Past
Probate records, legal documents created after someone dies, are invaluable genealogy tools. Whether or not your ancestor left a will, these records establish genealogical relationships, provide key details and illuminate the world your ancestor lived in. Here’s how to put them to use.
Two People, Same Name: How to Avoid Mix-ups in Your Genealogy Research
Recently I have been searching diligently for my husband’s German ancestors and I’ve run into that age-old genealogy problem – how do I distinguish between two unrelated people who have the same name, similar ages and live near each other? Or two people from the same family with the same name?
Ancestry’s ThruLines Helps Discover Your Ancestors Using DNA Matches
ThruLines, one of Ancestry’s newly announced features, is yet another advancement in their quest to connect DNA testing and traditional genealogy research more seamlessly. Here’s how to put it to use in your family tree today.
How a Family Group Sheet Could Become Your Secret Research Weapon
If you’re not sure what a family group sheet is, or you’ve never gotten around to using one in your genealogy research, you’re not alone. While the concept of a family group sheet is about as basic as it gets, not every family historian out there has had the chance to embrace this clever method of research and organization.
Beyond the Tree: 4 Enduring Ways to Share Your Family History Research
Family history research is never complete. There are always more records to be discovered, photos to be identified, and additional connections to uncover. But maybe you’ve reached the point when you want to share what you’ve learned so far. Here are some great options.
Why You Should Never Rely on “Facts” You Find in the Census, and What to Do Instead
Upon first glance, the U.S. Census appears to be a powerful source for genealogists. With its wide array of information, from ages and family relationships to countries of origin, it seems to be overflowing with facts that can help us follow the lives of our ancestors across time. But, I say, “Researchers, beware!”