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How to Use Online Genealogy Trees and Hints Wisely
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Trees Articles
9 Unique Family Trees That Will Take Your Breath Away
These unique family tree designs--some hundreds of years old--are creative and artistically stunning. Some...
Getting Started on Ancestry.com
Getting started on Ancestry.com can be a little daunting. As one of the world's top genealogy websites,...
What’s a CentiMorgan, Anyway? How DNA Tests for Family History Measure Genetic Relationships
If you're doing DNA tests for family history, you may see lots of predicted cousin matches: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc.....But...
“If My Ancestry Subscription Expires, What Happens to My Tree?”
Are you worried about access to your online tree if you let your Ancestry.com subscription lapse? The tree should...
Why Your Genetic Family Tree Is Not the Same as Your Family Tree
Your genetic family tree is not the same as your genealogical pedigree--and not just because of non-paternity events...
How and Why to Create an Alternate Family Tree
Use an "alternate family tree" to emphasize unique or interesting patterns in your family history, such as eye or...
How to Name Sources in RootsMagic 7
How to name sources in RootsMagic 7 is a matter of personal preference. My preference? Simply and consistently! Helen...
Record and Share Oral History Interviews with Free MyHeritage App
The free MyHeritage app makes it easy to record oral history interviews with loved ones on your mobile device. Share...