Getting genealogy organized is just one of the topics we cover here at Genealogy Gems, and Premium Members have exclusive access to podcast and video content to help you accomplish that goal. We’ve put together a step-by-step plan for getting the...

The FREE Family History: Genealogy Made Easy podcast series teaches genealogy for beginners with step-by-step, hands-on help at a friendly pace! “Which podcast is best for beginning genealogists?” This question recently came from our reader and listener,...

Ready to start DNA testing for family history? Or maybe you’ve tested but need help getting the most out of your results. Here’s a new video for you: Getting Started in Genetic Genealogy. If you’re new to DNA testing for family history–or...

When may it pay off to look at the same records or indexes twice? When you can compare them on different genealogy websites. Here’s an example for this census research tip.  You’ve probably noticed that some record sets are available online at multiple websites....

These 4 tips for courthouse research will help you get the most out of your searches for U.S. courthouse records.Finding your family history in a county courthouse can be a real thrill. But courthouses can be a little…overwhelming. Confusing. Intimidating. And...

Why test your DNA for genealogy without even having a specific research question in mind? Here are 3 reasons. My youngest child, Eleanor, is nearly 8, so it was fun to have a 2 year old over the other day. She loved following Eleanor around, and Eleanor was equally...