Category: Strategies

Tips for Notating All Members on Nontraditional Family Trees

Whether for research purposes or decorative display, here are some expert answers on recording ex-spouses and stepchildren on your family tree.

After the Fire: 6 Tips for Finding Missing Records

When lost, burned or otherwise nonexistent files leave gaps in your family tree, fill in the blanks with these six expert tricks for overcoming missing records.

3 Tips for Hiring a Professional Genealogist You Can Trust

We'll share three tips for hiring a professional genealogist who can break through your tough research brick walls.This post is sponsored by Legacy Tree Genealogists.

Reconstructing Romances: 5 Family Tree-Building Tips

Many past romances helped shape your family tree. In honor of Valentine's Day, use these five family tree-building tips to learn more about exploring your extended family branches.

Same Name for Different People in Old Records

You knew all those search results with the same name were too good to be true. Through this case study, learn how to follow your actual ancestor's record trail and weed out the imposters.

5 Essential Elements of a Genealogy Source Citation

Learn how to cite your sources well by understanding and using the five essential elements of a good genealogy source citation.

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5 Genealogy Facts Every Researcher Should Know

Family trees are as different as the people who research them. But some historical and genealogical factors can help all US researchers, regardless of circumstance. Check out this roundup of key must-know genealogy facts.

6 Beginning Research Tips to Find 6 Ancestors in 6 Days

Can you find records for six ancestors in six days? We bet you can, and we’re here to help!

Creating a Timeline To Show My Grandfather’s Life

Timelines reveal a lot about your ancestors' lives. Learn how to create timelines for your family history as well as practical tips for using them in your research.

Understanding Translation vs. Transliteration

What's the difference between translation and transliteration? Find out here, and why it's handy for a genealogist to understand.

Understanding Website Copyright Laws

Online sharing has become so common that many of us don't give much thought to who owns our photos or words once we share them online. However, when uploading images of ancestors or providing family history online, it's important to understand the copyright laws involved. Here's what you need to know.

4 Tips for Researching Someone Else’s Genealogy

Helping a friend, spouse or in-law research their family tree is a great way of expanding your sleuthing skills. Track down someone else's genealogy with these tips.

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