This Nov. 7, 1917 New York Tribune headline is my grandfather's story.I've tried using historic newspaper websites for my family tree research. I never seem to get anywhere.My ancestors were not in the...
How to Tame Your Jumble of Genealogy Leads
As time passes, you'll find you have more genealogy leads than you can follow. More irons in the fire than you can tend to.It's getting to be overwhelming, right?Hold on a sec. Take a breath and think...
Paying it Forward with Genealogy
Why not share your photos on Find-a-Grave?You may not have time to transcribe genealogy documents as a volunteer. And goodness knows there are a lot of opportunities to help out in that way.*But what...
Using First Names as Evidence of Family Relationships
If you don't have at least 10 people in your family tree with the exact same name, you may be new to genealogy.Many cultures follow specific baby-naming conventions—but not always. For example:name your...
Genealogy is the Joy of Names
Yesterday I used a set of 1819 marriage records to make a big discovery. An acquaintance I assumed is my relation to me is in fact my 6th cousin.He and I share a set of 5th great grandparents. I know...
Trust But Verify Your Relative's Family Tree
"Trust, but verify" is a translation of an old Russian proverb that reminds you to find the truth for yourself. It's particularly useful when applied to genealogy.Here are some situations where "trust,...
How to Find Your Pre-Civil Records Ancestors
On yet another episode of "Who Do You Think You Are" a celebrity learned she's descended from a king. The 20-foot-long ancestor charts they unroll so dramatically on TV are likely to frustrate us mere...
Collaborating with Your DNA Matches
Finding this record of an 1802 birth was the key.In an average family situation, you grow up with your biological mother and father and know many of their relatives.That doesn't describe everyone—I know....
Weaving Your Family Tree into a Wreath
The type of town where every family intermarried.You know that feeling when you're researching an ancestor and you find out they're related to you in multiple ways? You can't quite wrap your mind around...
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