7 Reasons You’re Stuck Finding Your Ancestors and How to Solve It

Discover 7 reasons your ancestor may be "missing" and learn tips for overcoming these challenges to find your ancestors.

Research SkillsJessica NeavesFebruary 18, 2025Brick walls, Sources, Evaluating evidence, locality guides, Archives, librariesComment

30 Of The Best Genealogy Gift Ideas For Family Historians

This guide filled with genealogy gift ideas is sure to please the family historian in your life.

Genealogy Resources, MiscellaneousJessica NeavesNovember 22, 2024genealogy gifts, Gift guide Comments

Tracing the Troublemakers: How To Research Your Criminal Ancestors

Discover how to trace your criminal ancestors to gain a richer picture of your family history.

How To Use Fraternal Organizations To Enrich Your Genealogy Research

Fraternal organizations often played a role in the lives of our ancestors. Explore how to use these overlooked resources.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesJuly 2, 2024social history, clubs, hobbies, organizationsComment

How To Elevate Your Genealogy Research With Goal Setting

Discover how to set achievable and clear genealogy goals.

Organization, Research SkillsJessica NeavesMay 10, 2024goal setting, OrganizationComment

How To Use Historical Maps To Better Bring Your Family Stories To Life

Historical maps help you tell family stories and visualize the places that shaped your ancestors.

Why Archive Research is a Game-Changer For Your Genealogy Journey

Archive research is a great way to discover unique records and stories about your ancestors.

Research SkillsJessica NeavesFebruary 19, 2024ArchiveGrid, Archives, state archives, National Archives, Online Archive of CaliforniaComment

3 Effective Strategies For Overcoming Record Loss In Burned Counties

Discover strategies for researching in burned counties to reconstruct your family's history.

Research SkillsJessica NeavesFebruary 13, 2024record loss, burned counties, county researchComment

How To Evaluate Sources For Confidence In Your Genealogy Research

Evaluating the records you have and the types of source, information, and evidence in them is a great brick wall busting strategy.

Analyzing Evidence: 10 Benefits Of Evaluating Your Genealogy Research

Analyzing evidence in genealogy is vital to ensure you don't miss clues or add wrong information to your tree. Learn 10 benefits and get the most out of your research.

Research SkillsJessica NeavesSeptember 12, 2023analsys, Genealogical proof standard, Research skillsComment

How To Reveal Your Ancestors' Stories With The Scoop From Society Pages

Society pages in historical newspapers are essential genealogy resources. You can find details on your ancestor’s everyday life, as well as their community.