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Beginner Articles
Home Archiving for the Genealogist: 5 Ways to Think Like an Archivist
You may be doing some "home archiving" without even realizing it, if you're the keeper of any family photos,...
Getting Started on Ancestry.com
Getting started on Ancestry.com can be a little daunting. As one of the world's top genealogy websites,...
Polish Genealogy: 4 Steps to Find Your Family History
Researching your Polish genealogy may seem a little intimidating at the start. Read these get-started tips from a...
Getting Started with Australian Genealogy: Tips from Legacy Tree Genealogist
Ready to start your Australian genealogy research? A Legacy Tree Genealogist walks you through essential Australian...
Why Do DNA Testing for Family History If You Already “Know” Your Tree
"I don't need DNA testing for family history: my pedigree is full!" I still hear this occasionally. But here's why...
Lifting the Fog: Tips for Beginning Irish Genealogy Research
Ready to start tracing your Irish genealogy? Don't get into a fog and loose your way. Beginning Irish genealogy is a...
Getting Genealogy Organized for Genealogy Gems Premium Members
Getting genealogy organized is just one of the topics we cover here at Genealogy Gems, and Premium Members...
Genealogy for Beginners: FREE Podcast Series
The FREE Family History: Genealogy Made Easy podcast series teaches genealogy for beginners with step-by-step,...