Using FamilySearch.org
FamilySearch.org is a website owned by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, or the Mormons as they are widely known. The Mormons have been undertaking large genealogy transcription projects for many years...
Is That You, William? How Do You Know When You’re On The Right Track?
Brick walls – every researcher has a couple. They sometimes stand for years, those annoying barriers between you and that elusive ancestor you have been chasing for what seems like forever. Now and then,...
Organizing your records to optimize your genealogical research
One of the most valuable things you can do while researching your family tree is to properly organize your documents and notes. This process will allow you to evaluate your resources, draw conclusions and...
SortedByName.com and Google Search Issues
The website SortedByName.com contains scanned and transcribed documents that may be of great help to you in your genealogical search. The files, such as death and birth certificates, are indexed alphabetically and are free...
Portable Freeware for Genealogy
Some people contribute to society by volunteering at a church, sporting club or soup kitchen, some people create free websites to help many people share their genealogy and others use their computer skills to...
Getting Around the Brick Wall
Last week I was asked for some hints on locating a specific person who was born in about 1800. This made me think about what general hints I would give to someone who has...
Exposing the Mythology That Can Hinder Your Genealogy
There are some popular myths in the field of genealogy that are misguiding and may derail your progress in discovering your lineage. You might even recognize some of these myths as assumptions you have...
Finding Ancestors for Free
When I decided to create a free online genealogical service, I wanted to make sure to expose the methods a person can use to uncover their family and ancestors. These are methods I found...
Genealogy Insider Recent Articles
- Season 4 of “Finding Your Roots” Genealogy Show Premieres Oct 3 on PBS September 25, 2017Season 4 of genealogy show "Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates Jr." starts Tuesday, Oct. 3 on PBS! You'll see these 26 famous folks find their family trees. The post Season 4 of “Finding Your Roots” Genealogy Show Premieres Oct 3 on PBS appeared first on Family Tree.Diane Haddad
- Old Military Uniforms in 19th-Century Photos September 25, 2017These four photos of men in military uniforms occupy a single page from a family photo album—but that doesn’t mean they’re from the same family. It was a common practice for our ancestors to share photos with friends and classmates. It’s possible that these four men knew each other from military service. The album belongs […]Maureen A. Taylor
- 4 Tips for Translating Your German Ancestor’s Records September 24, 2017Get four tips for researching your ancestors in German written records from our new course, the Genealogist's Guide to German Language Documents. The post 4 Tips for Translating Your German Ancestor’s Records appeared first on Family Tree.Vanessa Wieland
- September is Save Your Photos Month! September 23, 2017September is Save Your Photos Month! We chatted with Gordon Nuttall, CEO of Flip-Pal, to learn more about this holiday, and tips for preserving your photos. The post September is Save Your Photos Month! appeared first on Family Tree.Ashlee Peck
- 5 Tips for Researching Your Relative’s Vietnam War Service September 21, 2017Our five research tips will help you start learning more about your loved one's service in the armed forces during the Vietnam War. The post 5 Tips for Researching Your Relative’s Vietnam War Service appeared first on Family Tree.Diane Haddad