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FamilySearch Full-Text Search AI

A technological revolution is quietly transforming how we discover our ancestors. FamilySearch's AI Full-Text Search represents more than just another...

Marc McDermott
Marc McDermott May 18, 2025
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Old School vs. New Tech: The Genealogy Methods That Define Generations

Nothing reveals the gulf between generations quite like watching a Boomer and a Zoomer tackle the same family mystery with...

Marc McDermott
Marc McDermott Apr 9, 2025
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Unlock the Magic of AI Images for Your Family History

Ever stared at a family tree and wished you could actually see what your ancestors' lives looked like? Well, now...

Marc McDermott
Marc McDermott Apr 3, 2025
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Tips for Attending Genealogy Conferences: Making the Most of Your Experience

This week marks RootsTech week, the largest genealogy conference in the world! But whether you're attending this event or planning...

Marc McDermott
Marc McDermott Mar 3, 2025
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AI in Genealogy: A Game-Changing Revolution for Family Historians

Ever stared at a mountain of census records, wondering how you'll find time to analyze them all? Or scratched your...

Marc McDermott
Marc McDermott Jan 29, 2025
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AI in Genealogy: Game-Changing Tools That Are Revolutionizing Family History Research

Something big is happening in genealogy right now, and you need to know about it. Legacy Family Tree Webinars just...

Marc McDermott
Marc McDermott Jan 10, 2025
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The Best FREE Genealogy Sites You Should be Using

Here are the absolute best free genealogy websites you need to know about. FamilySearch - The largest free genealogy website...

Marc McDermott
Marc McDermott Dec 10, 2024
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The Best Free Places to Preserve and Share Family Photos for Future Generations

Look, I'm going to be straight with you. Your family photos are disappearing. Right now. This second. Those precious memories?...

Marc McDermott
Marc McDermott Dec 9, 2024
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7 Game-Changing MyHeritage Photo Tools You Need to Try

Ever stared at an old family photo and wished you could see it more clearly? Or wondered what your great-grandmother's...

Marc McDermott
Marc McDermott Nov 12, 2024
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How to Use Free Library of Congress Images to Enrich Your Family History

Here's the brutal truth about family history: Your meticulously researched genealogy documents are collecting digital dust on your hard drive....

Marc McDermott
Marc McDermott Nov 5, 2024
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The Five People You Meet at Every Genealogy Conference (And How to Become Friends with All of Them)

Look, we need to talk about something. If you've been to even one genealogy conference, you already know exactly who...

Marc McDermott
Marc McDermott Oct 24, 2024
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8 Tips for Attending Genealogy Webinars

Listen up, genealogy buffs. Webinars aren't just a tool. They're your secret weapon. But here's the harsh truth: most people...

Marc McDermott
Marc McDermott Sep 3, 2024