Locating the names of parents is one of the most important jobs of any family historian and we all spend a great deal of time looking for records to do just that. But, as we all know, it's not always an easy task. Parents can be surprisingly elusive -- mysteriously missing from key documents. In addition, verifying that we have actually found the correct parents for an ancestor can be an even bigger challenge, especially if our ancestor had a common name.
Money back then wasn't worth the same as money today. Here are some common records that we can use to determine how much our ancestors were worth financially.
So many changes and inventions during the 20th century -- all that your grandparents experienced. Discover your family history while researching your family tree.
If you’ve traced your ancestors back to Scotland, you may be asking yourself, “Now what??” In honor of Scottish Heritage Month, here are 7 free Scottish genealogy websites to use in your research, and how they can benefit you.
So you want to start your Irish ancestry search? BEFORE jumping into Irish records you should find clues in their place of immigration first.
What if you could transform Cyndi's List into an even more valuable online research tool than it already is? I’ll share a quick experiment that helped me do just that.
Struggling to find an ancestor's birth date? No birth certificates? Include these 8 alternate sources in your genealogy research plan.
What if you could transform Cyndi's List into an even more valuable online research tool than it already is? I’ll share a quick experiment that helped me do just that.
“Ring-a-ring-a-roses; A pocket full of posies; Hush-hush, Hush-hush; We’re all tumbled down!” “She can play like this for hours,” Mary sighed. Alice gazed at th…
Here's a sampling of the resources available for church groups your ancestors may have belonged to.
Use these simple tips for reading old handwriting in those genealogy documents and finding your ancestors in the records.
Did you know that there are non-population censuses available for your genealogy research? Try using the agricultural censuses to find your ancestors.
Explore school records for genealogy research and discover clues to finding your ancestors. School census records, yearbooks & more!
Over the last few months, we ran a series of blog posts that highlighted nicknames or alternate first names your ancestors may have used. Whether you’re just beginning or a veteran in your family his
One of the first things I do with every family line is to (try to) locate them in every census during their lifetime. As most researchers know, depending upon the time and place, this is much easier said than done. I “track” the families using census trackers created with Microsoft Word. They are easy to
As always folks, family history is a fluid thing. It can change dramatically with the discovery of just one document! And thus – I must admit to a mistake. It would seem that our John may have l…
7 genealogy resources to research your ancestor's marriage records when formal marriage records do not exist. Tips to find evidence of a couple's marriage.
Find your British and Irish Ancestry for free. The best free resources online to help you with your British or Irish genealogy research
How to find English Parish Registers using Bespoke Genealogy's free English Parish Register guide. Details of physical and online collections
Looking for your ancestors in England, Wales, Scotland or Ireland? Our guide to the British Isles will teach you everything you need to know to get started.
You know there's more than Ancestry and FamilySearch. Here's how to use Linkpendium, with links to millions of genealogy websites and its own search engine.
What the heck could I possibly know about a man who was baptised some time in 1590 and died in February of 1668. Well, the answer is nothing! – and everything! The truth is that, whilst we don’t …
Is your genealogy research stuck? Can't find your ancestors? Learn why you are not finidng your ancestors and what you can do.
This detailed article looks at the British Census between 1801 and 1931; what genealogy information can be extracted and what's missing
Family tree facts you need for every ancestor. The genealogy research records that you need to find for all of your direct ancestors.
In Virginia. State Library, Richmond. Ninth annual report ... 1911-1912
Do you have gaps in your ancestor’s timeline? Are you curious about what your ancestor’s did in-between the time the census was taken? You might just find what you’re looking for in the many record collections of an archive. I hope that all genealogists are collecting unique information about their ancestor’s in addition to the …
What if you could transform Cyndi's List into an even more valuable online research tool than it already is? I’ll share a quick experiment that helped me do just that.
Genealogy resources and tips to find where your ancestors are buried, grow your family tree and keep you genealogy research moving forward.
Don't make this common genealogy mistake. Why researching only direct ancestors can be a mistake and what can be yielded from indirect ones.
The online research site American Ancestors from the New England Historic Genealogical Society has just released the largest collection of authenticated Mayflower passenger genealogies ever online.
Struggling to find an ancestor's birth date? No birth certificates? Include these 8 alternate sources in your genealogy research plan.
Avoid researching the wrong ancestor with these tips for separating the right family member from the crowd.
If your ancestor died without a will, don't fret. The estate papers can still hold tons of clues. Here's what to look for.
A different idea for locating information and even photos of ancestors -- use a guidebook.
Find hidden clues in old family photos. Candid photos work great for discovering fun details to fill out your family histories.
Can't find a marriage records for your ancestor? Boost your genealogy research with these places and resources you might have checked yet!
Special collection -- Munsell imprints
A family historian needs to consider how brave our ancestors had to be, here is why. Challenges our ancestors faced for survival.
10 Tips for finding your emigrant ancestors. Advice for finding who your migrating ancestors were and where they came from.
Money back then wasn't worth the same as money today. Here are some common records that we can use to determine how much our ancestors were worth financially.
“Ring-a-ring-a-roses; A pocket full of posies; Hush-hush, Hush-hush; We’re all tumbled down!” “She can play like this for hours,” Mary sighed. Alice gazed at th…
