You know which ancestor you want to research, but what should you search next? Discover how using AI for genealogy research can help you turn a family mystery into a focused plan, choose your next records, and keep your research moving forward.
Read MoreYour DNA match looks like a close cousin, but the family tree says otherwise. Endogamy explained simply can help you understand why. Learn how endogamy affects shared DNA, what clues to watch for, and how to research your matches with more confidence.
Read MoreYou clicked the green leaf, added her, and moved on. Months later the dates stopped making sense. Wrong ancestors spread fast through copied trees. Here's how to find your ancestors, spot the red flags in your own tree, and fix a shaky connection without losing years of research.
Read MoreFrench Canadian parish records don't have to be intimidating. Learn how to read Quebec church records, recognize common French and Latin words, avoid beginner mistakes, and discover practical Quebec genealogy tips that will help you continue your research with confidence.
Read MoreMost family historians search census and vital records first, but genealogy newspapers often hold the missing pieces. Discover how newspapers can uncover ancestor stories, solve brick walls, and lead you to records you didn't even know existed.
Read MoreWondering if it's time to hire a genealogist? Before you invest in professional research, learn what a genealogist actually does, what results to expect, and how to choose the right type of help for your family history goals.
Read MoreDesigning a family tree isn't just about recording names. Discover why online and paper family trees each have a place in genealogy research, how to avoid common mistakes, and how the right approach can uncover clues you've been overlooking.
Read MoreAI and genealogy tools are everywhere right now, but can you actually trust them with your family tree? I’m sharing what AI does well, where it completely falls apart, and how to use it without introducing errors into your genealogy research or overlooking records that still live in archives.
Read MoreI remember staring at my DNA results, expecting answers. Instead, I got clues. If you’re wondering which of the best DNA tests to choose, this guide walks you through what actually matters and how to turn those results into real family history discoveries.
Read MoreI’ve worked with plenty of unknown pictures that had no names or dates. But they still held clues. Here are 7 ways I use old family photos to figure out who someone might be and how they fit into my family history.
Read MoreTax records can do what censuses and deeds sometimes cannot: place your ancestor in a county, year after year. I’ll show you how to find early lists, read property clues, and use them to track migration with confidence.
Read MoreDelayed birth certificates often include affidavits, family Bible records, burial details, and even photos. Learn why these layered records are genealogy gold and how to use late registration of birth certificates to uncover powerful family clues.
Read MoreLooking for free genealogy resources? The Library of Congress online collections hold newspapers, maps, manuscripts, and photographs that can transform your genealogy research. Learn how to search the catalog, explore digital collections, and uncover hidden family history clues for free.
Read MoreA genealogy timeline can reveal gaps, conflicts, and hidden clues in your research. Learn how to create a clear, organized family timeline in Excel or Google Sheets and finally see your ancestor’s story unfold in one place.
Read MoreFamily history questions are one of the simplest ways to uncover stories, memories, and research clues hiding in plain sight. Here are 31 meaningful family history questions you can ask your relatives today before those stories are gone.
Read MoreI have seen online family tree mistakes derail good research fast. In this post I show how I check timelines, verify sources, and avoid copying errors so your online family trees become helpful clues, not a mess to untangle later.
Read MoreI used to ignore collateral ancestors and chase only direct lines. Then a sibling’s record named the birthplace my ancestor never did. In this post, I show how to research collateral ancestors step by step and spot the clues that break brick walls.
Read MoreI used to trust my memory and kept repeating the same searches. In this post, I show how a genealogy research log keeps your sources, dates, and results in one place, plus a simple FREE template you can start using today.
Read MoreOne missing census entry can make you doubt everything. If you’re asking, why isn't my ancestor in the census, you’re not alone. Learn the most common slip-ups and the simple search moves that uncover families hiding in plain sight.
Read MoreWhen online records run dry, the real clues often wait offline. In this guide to types of libraries for genealogy research, you’ll discover seven places that hold local files, manuscripts, newspapers, and surprises that can turn names and dates into family stories.
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