Category: Beginner

Census Research Tip: Why Look at the Same Thing Twice

When may it pay off to look at the same records or indexes twice? When you can compare them on different genealogy...

These 4 tips for courthouse research will help you get the most out of your searches for U.S. courthouse...

Why test your DNA for genealogy without even having a specific research question in mind? Here are 3 reasons. My...

A free podcast series for beginner genealogy, The Family History: Genealogy Made Easy podcast series offers...

Can a descendant claim an ancestor's unused military bounty land award? Judy Russell, the Legal Genealogist, takes on...

The mysterious deaths of a father and son present a perfect opportunity for using Google for genealogy. Recently I...

As Family Tree Maker software nears the end of its product lifecycle, many may wonder how far past the "expiration...

Not sure how to use microfilm or microfiche readers? Watch these quick video tutorials before your next trip to the...

Is someone else's Ancestry family tree causing a pain in your own tree trunk? Here's a way to approach it--nicely!...