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Use online city directories for genealogy! Learn how these underrated records can help you find your ancestors.
Add these genealogy problem-solving tricks and strategies to your research arsenal with this February 2019 podcast.
The Spring Virtual Conference is packed with plenty of learning tools to build your skills and improve your problem-solving abilities. See what the conference can do for you!
Protect your hard work! Keep a copy of your Ancestry.com family tree by downloading a GEDCOM file. It’s quick and easy. Here’s how, and more ideas for what to do with it once...
There's hope for even your biggest genealogy brick walls. A new edition of Marsha Hoffman Rising's classic The Family Tree Problem Solver will get you started.
Last week, GEDmatch announced it had moved to a new platform, Genesis. So what does that mean for users? This post will break down what you need to know about the new...
Georgetown made headlines in 2015 when it was revealed that Jesuits from the university sold slaves to finance the university. Today, descendants of these "GU272" seek answers...
Have you heard the news about the Library of Congress’ new digital Sanborn maps collection? Here's how to use these unique maps for your genealogy research!
Protect your hard work! Keep a copy of your Ancestry.com family tree by downloading a GEDCOM file. It’s quick and easy. Here’s how, and more ideas for what to do with it once...
Denmark, Norway and Sweden have many wonderful records for genealogical research. If you're looking to dig deeper, here are a few additional sites and sources for Scandinavian...
Your mtDNA results can vary between companies. Learn what the differences mean and how they can tell you more about your ancestry.
Findmypast has introduced a new newspaper search experience! The improved technology is increasing family history findings. Now you can maximize genealogy discoveries and easily...
Just what are "mirror trees," and what do they have to do with your DNA results? Our DNA expert explains this technique for exploring DNA matches, as well as some alternatives...
There is a lot of misinformation and half-truths floating around about taking a DNA test. Before you spit or swab, discover the truth behind 6 common genetic genealogy myths...
Read the dos and don'ts of applying DNA solutions to your genealogy research.
Last week, GEDmatch announced it had moved to a new platform, Genesis. So what does that mean for users? This post will break down what you need to know about the new...
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