You can get real insight into your ancestor's hometown by looking closely at its birth, marriage, and death records.Not long ago I discovered the original hometown of my 2nd great grandmother, Colomba....
This Project Makes Your Family History Larger than Life
This is the next best thing to seeing and holding your ancestor's original documents.You're so wrapped up in your genealogy treasures. And rightly so! You've found proof for all those birth names, birth...
Try This Tool to Find a Missing Census
When a search doesn't find your relative in the census, there is a tool that can help.It's been 7 years since they released the 1940 United States Federal Census. And I still can't find a handful of my...
4 Types of Family Tree Errors Only You Can Find
Place names are a big challenge in your family tree. Can you improve yours?I'm working on a new family tree project that I hope to share with you soon. My goal is to create visualizations of my family...
Did I Find a Scandal in My Family Tree?
If the people involved are long gone, a scandalous story should be OK to share. Don't you think?I've read thousands of birth, marriage, and death records in my family tree research. They're mostly in...
Which Genealogy Apps Are Right for You?
With the right apps, that computer in your pocket can be the ultimate genealogy tool.The first time I went on a genealogy research trip, I brought a stack of papers and a notebook. I couldn't bring my...
3 Rules for Naming Digital Genealogy Documents
These 3 logical rules will add tons of value to your family tree and every document in it.I'm a natural-born organizer. My strict computer file organization is easiest to see in my thousands of genealogy...
One Simple Strategy to Avoid Genealogy Burnout
Does your family tree ever weigh you down? Here's an easy way to push ahead without getting burned out.I've been off to the races on my 2019 Genealogy Goals. I completed my 1st goal by mid-January. Now...
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