One of the most tempting shortcuts in genealogy is the idea of the “master family tree.” A single, giant, authoritative tree where everyone is already linked, all the names and dates are correct, and...
Category - Genealogy Mythbusters
Genealogy MythBusters: Is All of Genealogy Really Online Now?
The internet has changed genealogy forever. A few clicks can uncover census records, passenger lists, or even digitized newspapers that once took months of travel and library time to access...
Genealogy Mythbusters: Can You Really Trust the Census to Be 100% Accurate?
For genealogists, the census is like a treasure chest. Those big sheets of names, ages, occupations, and birthplaces are often the first stop when we start tracing a family tree. They feel official...