The Best Genealogy Websites Free and Paid (and When to Use Them)

I used to have way too many browser tabs open and no clue which site had what I needed. After years of genealogy research, I've figured out which genealogy websites free and paid are actually worth it. Here's what I wish someone had told me sooner.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesApril 14, 2026FamilySearch, Find a Grave, Chronicling America, Legacy Family Tree Webinars, Cyndi's List, Fulton History, The USGenWeb Project, The Internet Archive, The David Rumsey Map Collection, Ancestry.com, GenealogyBank, FindmypastComment

Genealogy for Beginners: How to Get Started on Your Search

Take the first steps toward learning about your ancestry and family history.

Research SkillsJessica NeavesOctober 14, 2025Beginner genealogy, home sources, online resources, FamilySearch, mistakes, genealogy societiesComment

Top 5 Resources to Research Ancestors in Quebec

Use these 5 essential resources to research ancestors in Quebec.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesAugust 19, 2025Quebec, French Canadian, Drouin, PRDH, notarial records, nom dit, dit names, FamilySearch, Ancestry Comments

How to Find and Use Hidden Clues in Obituaries

Obituaries are an essential resource in your genealogy toolkit. They’re an amazing source of family history info.

Research SkillsJessica NeavesSeptember 22, 2020Obituaries, Newspapers, search tips, Chronicling America, FamilySearch, Elephind, Find a Grave, ancestry, Newspapers.com, historical societies, books Comment