The mysterious deaths of a father and son present a perfect opportunity for using Google for genealogy. Recently I...
Two Mysterious Deaths in the Family! Time to Use Google for Genealogy
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Beginner Articles
“Is That Software Expired?” Why I Wouldn’t Use Obsolete Family Tree Maker Software
As Family Tree Maker software nears the end of its product lifecycle, many may wonder how far past the "expiration...
How to Use a Microfilm Reader or a Microfiche Reader
Not sure how to use microfilm or microfiche readers? Watch these quick video tutorials before your next trip to the...
How to Approach a Genealogist about an Error on an Ancestry Family Tree
Is someone else's Ancestry family tree causing a pain in your own tree trunk? Here's a way to approach it--nicely!...
Try These Two Powerful Tools for Finding Genealogy Records Online
When we showed one listener these tips for finding genealogy records online, she wrote back immediately: "I will be...
7 Prompts to Help You Write Your Family History
The biggest obstacle to writing family history can be getting started. Try one of these prompts to jump-start past the...
4 Beginning Genealogy Answers to Get You Started
Just beginning genealogy--or know someone who is? It can be a little overwhelming! Please read and share this Q&A...
Tell Your Ancestor’s Story: Use Social History for Genealogy
Do you wish you knew more about your ancestor's everyday life experience? Use social history for genealogy: to fill in...
Tips for Digitizing Old Home Movies and Photographs
If you’re lucky enough to have old home movies or photos, you probably want to preserve and share them. Consider these...