Your digital genealogy needs to be organized just as much as your physical genealogical documents and photos do. In fact, it is much easier to have a messy, almost unsearchable collection of digital...
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8 Fresh Genealogy Tips for Building Your Family Tree
Do you need some new ideas for discovering information on your ancestors? Try these eight fresh tips.
Looking for Probate Records in Your Genealogy Research: Why You Should
Have you looked into probate records when researching your ancestors? These valuable genealogical documents are often overlooked, even by more experienced researchers. However, pro genealogists know...
The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 8: Where the Horseshoe Led Them
The Willick grandchildren are on the hunt for Philippa Sewell Wainwright’s horseshoe. Tracing its ownership down through the centuries, they realize what a precious heirloom it has been to a cousin...
How to Stay Motivated With Your Genealogy Research
It is not uncommon to get Genealogy burn out every now and then when you are doing a lot of research. Fortunately, staying motivated, or getting re-motivated, is easy. Here are some common sense tips...
The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 7: The Hunt for the Horseshoe
All five Willick grandchildren are searching for a horseshoe commissioned by Francis Wainwright, which he engraved and gave as a gift to his beloved wife, Philippa. They are convinced the engraving...
The Lost Treasure of Francis Wainwright: Chapter 6: What Philippa Told Francis
Martha Jane Willick’s grandchildren and daughter read Philippa’s letter to her husband, Francis Wainwright, hoping to find a clue to the whereabouts of his treasure. What clue does the letter hide...
Unusual Sources for Finding Old Family Photos
Are you looking for photos of your ancestors and not having much luck? Here are four effective alternative sources you can use to find old photographs.
Finding the True Identities of Your Female Ancestors
Are your female ancestors a mystery? It’s not uncommon. While you may know the first name of a female ancestor, finding their maiden name and birth family can sometimes be a challenge. Here are some...
Check Out the Neighbors | Genealogy Clips #11
If your immigrant ancestor came here pretty early in the nation’s history, such as prior to 1850, you may need to look at additional records to find their nation and town of origin.
Do You Have Mayflower Ancestry? Here is How to Prove It
Are you a Mayflower descendant, or do you think you may be one? You have to do the research to make sure, because a lot of families have a “Mayflower ancestor” myth. Here is how to gather the...
Tips to Find Your Ancestor’s Origin
Are you curious about what nation your family originated in, before they came to the United States? Most genealogists are, as it helps them know more about their ancestors, as well as their own...
Tracing Your New Jersey Ancestors: Online and Offline Resources
Do you have New Jersey ancestors and don't know where to begin looking for them? Here are the best sources for New Jersey genealogy, both on and offline.
Did the Document Trail Run Dry? Here Are More Places to Look
Did the document trail run dry, leaving you with a brick wall ancestor? Here are some alternative places to look for info that may break that wall down yet.
Did Your Ancestors Go Back to England?
Did your ancestors immigrate to America from England? Did they stay? Sometimes, people who disappear from the record in America actually returned to England.
Online Resources for Researching Your Scottish Ancestors
Are you looking for your Scottish ancestors and don't know where to start? Here are six websites with plenty of information on Scottish genealogy for you.
Lineage Societies: How to Join Them (and Why You Should)
When people get involved in genealogy, a lot of them will eventually become interested in lineage societies. What are lineage societies?
Tips on Researching Your African-American Family History Before 1870
Are you researching your African-American family tree and not getting as far back as you would like to? You’re not alone, and you are not without resources. There may not be many records on your...
What is PERSI and How Can You Use it to Improve Your Genealogy Research?
What is the PERSI index, and why should you be using it for genealogical research? Here's everything you need to know about this valuable resource.
Home is Where the Records Are: How to Mine Your Closets for Genealogical Gems
Follow your family tree without leaving the house (or logging on). Learn more about ancestors from your own walls, furniture, photos and other genealogical gems.
Using Local Historical and Genealogical Societies to Further Your Genealogy Research
What types of things will you find at local historical and genealogical societies? It varies, of course, but you may find valuable research resources.
Finding Probate Records
Probate records are some of the most valuable and interesting genealogical documents. You need them for your research. Here's where to find them.
3 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Census Research
Have you used the census in your genealogy? Even if you have, go back & look at it again. It has a lot to reveal. Here are 3 ways to get the most out of it.
Using Negative Evidence to Prove Relationships in Genealogy
What is negative evidence, and how can it help you break through brick walls in genealogy research? Using negative evidence in the absence of identifying records is a powerful research technique...
How to Conduct a Neighborhood Study, and Why You Should
Do you have a mysterious ancestor? Doing a neighborhood study may provide you with the answers you need. This is how to do one and why you should.