I see family history as more than just a collection of names and dates. To me, it is a rich tapestry woven with stories, traditions, and a unique lineage that contributes to my identity. But while…
The Hints feature has long been a cornerstone of Ancestry's website and subscription service. If you've used their family tree for any length of time you are probably quite familiar with them. But, as powerful as this feature can be, it can also mislead the unwary researcher - causing confusion, incorrect assumptions and inaccurate trees.The Hints feature has long been a cornerstone of Ancestry's website and subscription service. If you've used their family tree for any length of time you are probably quite familiar with them. But, as powerful as this feature can be, it can also mislead the unwary researcher - causing confusion, incorrect assumptions and inaccurate trees. The Hints feature has long been a cornerstone of Ancestry's website and subscription service. If you've used their family tree for any length of time you are probably quite familiar with them. But, as powerful as this feature can be, it can also mislead the unwary researcher - causing confusion, incorrect assumptions and inaccurate trees.
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Can you uncover original records if you revisit your genealogy research? I did. Find out how in this blog post from Gray Stabley Genealogy Services.
Yes, free genealogy sites do exist. Here's how to avoid spending money on ancestry research without limiting your tree.
Ancestry's hints - those shaky leaves - have some limitations for genealogy research. Here are the limits and how to work around them.
Searching on Ancestry.com can feel overwhelming. Here are tips and other free resources to help you get the most out of your Ancestry searches.
With these ancestry research links, I have been able to score some of my favorite archival facts without spending a penny.
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.
Ancestry hints are often helpful, they're also fraught with issues that can trick even experienced family historians.
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Not sure where to start on Ancestry.com? Follow these research tips and tricks to get on the right track.
Get the most our of Ancestry.com's card catalog to find needed genealogy records and new to you records to search for your ancestors.
Did you get 2% of a region on your DNA results? Learn how you may have inherited this region, how far back to look for your ancestor, and how to trace it.
When you are researching your family history, you will obviously come across female ancestors. Female ancestors can be more difficult to trace because they invariably changed their name when they got married, taking on their husband's surname. Women's roles in history have been less recorded than that of their male counterparts, so invariably did not
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The newest genealogy records to hit the Internet are exciting because of the wide range subjects they cover. Peruse these carefully because there just may be a genealogy gem waiting just for you!
An article about researching the professions of the passengers who arrived onboard the Mayflower in 1620, using historical newspapers.
Do you want to trace your Irish genealogy and discover more about your Irish ancestry? This guide will provide you with the essential information you need.
The main Ancestry search page is the fastest way to look for your ancestors in Ancestry's billions of searchable records. And, while its not always the best way to search, it can be a very effective tool when used correctly. Here's how to make the most of it. The main Ancestry search page is the fastest way to look for your ancestors in Ancestry's billions of records. And, while its not always the best way to search, it can be a very effective tool when used correctly. Here's how to make the most of it.
When you invest your money in a genealogy website, you want to ensure that you’re getting the most value possible. Here we share tips for getting the most out of Ancestry.com. I noticed recently that…
Highlights Explore Your German Ancestry! Author(s): James M Beidler 240 Pages Reference, Genealogy & Heraldry Description About the Book Follow your family tree back to its roots in Bavaria, Prussia, Weurttemberg and beyond. Beidler walks you through the exciting journey of researching your German heritage, whether your ancestors came from lands now in modern-day Germany or other German-speaking areas of Europe. Book Synopsis Explore Your German Ancestry! Follow your family tree back to its roots in Bavaria, Baden, Prussia, Hesse, Saxony, Wurttemburg and beyond. This in-depth genealogy guide will walk you step by step through the exciting journey of researching your German heritage, whether your ancestors came from lands now in modern-day Germany or other German-speaking areas of Europe, including Austria, Switzerland, and enclaves across Eastern Europe. In this book, you'll learn how to: - Retrace your German immigrant ancestors' voyage from Europe to America. - Pinpoint the precise place in Europe your ancestors came from. - Uncover birth, marriage, death, church, census, court, military, and other records documenting your ancestors' lives. - Access German records of your family from your own hometown. - Decipher German-language records, including unfamiliar German script. - Understand German names and naming patterns that offer research clues. You'll also find maps, timelines, sample records and resource lists throughout the book for quick and easy reference. Whether you're just beginning your family tree or a longtime genealogy researcher, the Family Tree German Genealogy Guide will help you conquer the unique challenges of German research and uncover your ancestors' stories.
Synopsis Expand/Collapse Synopsis The revised and updated 7th edition of the bestselling guide to easily discovering more about your Scottish ancestry. Scotland has the best-maintained records and facilities of any country in the world for undertaking family research, and now that the National Archives of Scotland are available online they can be consulted by anyone from whatever country. Tracing Your Scottish Ancestors is the National Archives’ official guide and is written in an accessible style from the unique perspective of a custodian of the records. It details all the latest internet developments, including a chapter on family history on the web. It also points to more traditional resources, explaining step by step how to research records of births, marriages and wills. “Excellent help with every phase of genealogical research . . . This book will be a valuable finding aid for many people using the Scottish Record Office, and by no means only for the family historian.” —Books in Scotland “Includes the sort of online sources that have transformed the field since its first publication in 1990, this guide is indispensable for the serious investigator.” —The Scotsman
Did you know that there are non-population censuses available for your genealogy research? Try using the agricultural censuses to find your ancestors.
Are you going to learn about family genealogy? Here is a comprehensive step-by-step guide that will help beginners to start genealogy research.
Legal adoption wasn’t common until the past century or so. Here are five historical scenarios you can use to research your orphaned and adopted ancestors.
Where to find British and Irish burial records. This post looks at some great genealogy reseach resources for finding your ancestors.
15 useful and free Scottish genealogy resources for researchers tracing their roots in Scotland. Some of these resources may be new to the genealogist.
With these ancestry research links, I have been able to score some of my favorite archival facts without spending a penny.
How to find free Irish vital records shows how the family historian can find and download free historic birth, marriage and death civil registration records for both the North and South of the island of Ireland.
How to find Irish Parish registers looks at the complicated business of finding church records in Ireland. It describes the main sources of online records as well as the main physical archive in the North. Essential reading for anyone tracing their roots in Ireland.
How to find your Scottish ancestry. This post is a walk through of the main online record collections for Scottish genealogy research.
Get answers to 7 popular ancestry questions novice researchers, including myself, ask.
If you are one of 42 million Americans with German ancestry, your surname could yield some interesting clues to your family history.
"Germans Outside of Germany" is latest course offering in the German Certificate Program from The National Institute for Genealogical Studies, and it explores German immigration and Germany ancestry worldwide.
Everyone hits a genealogy brick wall at some stage in their family history research, which is a barrier that seems impossible to break through. I hope these genealogy research tips will help you break them down. They also include some hurdles I have faced (and overcome!) during my own research, showing that breaking down that