Genealogy Research

What are Genealogy Brick Walls?

At some point, you're going to run into a genealogy brick wall. But do you really have a brick wall or a case that just needs more resear...

Using Tax Records to Find Your Ancestors - Genealogy Methodology Tutorial

Discover the value of using US Tax records in your genealogy research

Genealogy Research in US Tax Records: A Basic Overview of This Awesome Records

Learn why you should research your ancestors in US Tax Records when they have such limited genealogy information.

Ancestry Hint Feedback - Should You Use This Time-Consuming Feature?

Did you know that Ancestry has a cool Hint Feedback Feature that allows you to give the algorithm the decision making details on the hint...

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...

City Directories for Genealogy Research from MyHeritage

Discover why the new US City Directories collection on MyHeritage helps genealogists quickly find their families year-by-year. This colle...

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...

FamilySearch App: How To Do Genealogy Research With a Smart Phone or Tablet

The mobile app from FamilySearch helps you do genealogy when you’re short on time or away from your computer. Use this free genealogy app...

How to Use FamilySearch.org Hints to Easily Do Genealogy - Beginner Basics

Family Search gives you lots of record hints. Do you ever wonder, how do you use them?

How to Enhance The Best Genealogy Locality Research

Discover how to make the FamilySearch Wiki the best free genealogy locality research guide.

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