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Research Skills
87 Genealogists Reveal What They Wish They Knew Before Starting
Look, I get it. You just discovered your great-great-grandmother's maiden name and you're ready to trace your lineage back to...
Genealogy Life
The Ghost in Your DNA: Why You Feel Connected to Ancestors You’ve Never Met
It's 2 AM. Again. You're hunched over your laptop, squinting at a baptism record from 1847. Your eyes are wet....
Research Skills
8 Census Records That Hide Extra Information in Plain Sight
Let me show you something most newbies completely miss. Right there, in plain sight, in some census records, there's hidden...
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Case Studies
Finding My Irish Roots Part 1: Journey Back to the Emerald Isle
One of the biggest challenges in my family tree has been pinpointing where exactly in Ireland my ancestors lived. It's...
Genealogy Life
Want to Leave a Legacy? Start with YOU!
This is a guest post by Caroline Guntur, professional organizer, certified photo organizer, digital media specialist, genealogist, personal historian, and...
DNA
My Great-Great-Grandfather Was a DNA Test Away
There are a few photos in my grandparents' wedding album that include my great-grandfather, Giuseppe Bombino. To me, he looks...