In this episode we take a look at a subject that is difficult, and yet ultimately faced by all genealogists: Downsizing. Whether you need to help a relative downsize, or it’s time for you to move into a smaller place or just  carve out more room in your...

Land records are some of the most underutilized, yet most useful, records available in genealogy. Often, they are the only records which state a direct relationship between family members. They can also be used to prove relationships indirectly by studying the land...

Podcasts are hotter than ever. Folks listen while doing a wide range of activities: working, exercising, commuting, cooking or simply relaxing.  My hope is that as you listen to the free Genealogy Gems Podcast (and the ad-free Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast to...

Long gone are the days of having to search for genealogical records all alone.  When you have any part of your family tree online on any of the “Genealogy Giants” websites (Ancestry, MyHeritage, Findmypast and FamilySearch) they do a lot of the hunting for you....

When new genealogy records come online, they can be in different forms. Sometimes they are indexed records and sometime they are browse-only digital images. Either way, new genealogy content online is always welcome. And this week this new content is free thanks to...

Filae’s French collection opens the door for non-French-speaking people to discover their family stories online. 40 million people in the world (excluding France) claim French descent. Here’s the latest press release from Filae: Paris, France – September, 18,...