Many of us grow up hearing stories about our family’s background. Maybe your grandmother insisted her side of the family was “pure Irish.” Or perhaps your grandfather proudly declared that his...
Author - Will Moneymaker
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Genealogy MythBusters: Does a Master Family Tree with All the Answers Actually Exist?
One of the most tempting shortcuts in genealogy is the idea of the “master family tree.” A single, giant, authoritative tree where everyone is already linked, all the names and dates are correct, and...
Genealogy MythBusters: Is All of Genealogy Really Online Now?
The internet has changed genealogy forever. A few clicks can uncover census records, passenger lists, or even digitized newspapers that once took months of travel and library time to access...
Genealogy Mythbusters: Can You Really Trust the Census to Be 100% Accurate?
For genealogists, the census is like a treasure chest. Those big sheets of names, ages, occupations, and birthplaces are often the first stop when we start tracing a family tree. They feel official...