The records we find don't always mention every child or spouse of an ancestor. Use this genealogy research strategy to...
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When to Do an mtDNA Test for Genealogy
Should you be doing an mtDNA test for genealogy? Should you have a female relative tested? Here are 3 scenarios in...
3 Strategies for Finding Catholic Church Records
Look for ancestors' parents in Catholic church records. Here's a success story and 3 tips for finding Catholic parish...
4 Steps for Using Google Earth for Genealogy
Use Google Earth for genealogy to find long-lost family locations on modern maps. Here's how! It can be very...
Military Bounty Land: Can You Claim Your Ancestor’s Share?
Can a descendant claim an ancestor's unused military bounty land award? Judy Russell, the Legal Genealogist, takes on...
Two Mysterious Deaths in the Family! Time to Use Google for Genealogy
The mysterious deaths of a father and son present a perfect opportunity for using Google for genealogy. Recently I...
Is that Memory Real? Understanding Relatives with Dementia and Memory Loss
When a loved one suffers from dementia or Alzheimer's, it can be difficult to gather their memories--or to...
The Case of the Missing Parents Continues: 2 Powerful Research Strategies
This Gems listener just can't find her grandmother's parents. It may be time to apply two powerful approaches to...
Celebrating 1000 Genealogy Blog Posts: #7 in the Top 10 Countdown
The Social Security Applications and Claims Index was one of 2015's most important new online resources for U.S....