This Gems listener just can't find her grandmother's parents. It may be time to apply two powerful approaches to...
The Case of the Missing Parents Continues: 2 Powerful Research Strategies
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Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Episode 129
Get inspired in Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast episode 129! You'll hear about church records and YouTube for...
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...
Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Episode 128 Is Ready for YOU!
Courthouse research tips, adoption search strategies, an inspiring Google search success story, an important (but...
“Help! Why Is My Ancestor Listed TWICE in the Census?”
It's a common problem to not find your family history in the census AT ALL. But what happens when you find them listed...
Why Use Ancestry for FREE if You’re NOT a Subscriber
Many of us already know that some of Ancestry's content is free to search for everyone. But did you know that you can...
Don’t Lose Control When You Post Your Family Tree Online
When you post your family tree online at multiple websites, it's easy to lose track of changes you make at each one....
Chilling Historical Video Footage Found in Online Archive
A determined graduate student found some chilling historical video footage of a ship that capsized in Chicago. It was...