Beginning Genealogy

Ancestry Hints - How to Accept Clues While Doing Genealogy Research

When using Ancestry.com to research your family tree, should you accept the record hints? As anything in genealogy, the answer depends on...

Genealogy Tips: How to Methodically Research Common Name Ancestors

Nothing challenges a genealogist more than having to research ancestors with common names or the same name as others in a community. Howe...

US Census Records - How to Research on FamilySearch and Ancestry

Researching US Census records is the first step for many genealogists as they investigate a new relative. US Census records are readily a...

Beginning Genealogy: Don't Make These Mistakes While Climbing Your Family Tree

Discover seven genealogy mistakes you can easily avoid, now that you know what they are.

FamilySearch App: An Overview of Cool Mobile Features to Try

The FamilySearch mobile app has a lot of cool features that you need to be using.

How to Easily Build Your Family Tree on FindMyPast

Learn how to easily build your family tree on FindMyPast.

Should I believe the paper tree?

A few years ago, my cousin sent me some information from Germany. He had contacted a researcher in Germany and asked for some information...

5 Tips For Beginning Genealogy Research

There are five fundamental steps for beginning genealogy research that will ensure you’ll have fun while climbing your family tree. What ...

What to do when the town name is wrong?

Viewer Question: What do you do, when researching an ancestor, and you find his birthplace listed as a certain town that you know for a f...

Why Use Pinterest For Genealogy?

While researching for the best technology tools to use as a genealogist, I thought, “Why would anyone use Pinterest for genealogy?” Genea...

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