When you first start researching your family, it is easy to believe every question has a record waiting somewhere. A birth certificate, a marriage entry, a census line, a grave marker, a neat little...
Category - Getting Started
How To Check Your Family Tree For Errors
Genealogy has a built-in problem that never goes away. You are trying to rebuild real lives from records created by real people, and people get things wrong. Sometimes the mistake is innocent, like a...
Every Mistake I Made in 2025
Genealogy teaches you something early. The record is rarely clean. Ink blots. Misspelled names. Ages that shift from census to census. People who appear, disappear, then show up again decades later...
Relieving Stress in Your Genealogy Research: Finding Joy in the Journey
Genealogy can be incredibly rewarding. It’s like solving a giant puzzle that reveals the story of who you are and where you come from. But let’s be honest—family history research can also feel...
Nourishing Your Genealogy Journey: The Proper “Diet” for Effective Family Research
Fuel your genealogy journey with a proper 'diet' for effective family research. Learn how a well-rounded approach can enhance your understanding of your heritage.
How to Make a Big Decision: Insights from a Genealogist
Get expert insights on making big decisions from a genealogist. Discover practical tips and personal anecdotes to navigate your genealogical journey.
Must-Have Tools for a New Genealogist
Discovering your family’s history can be an exciting and rewarding journey, but having the right tools is essential. Here’s a guide to the must-have tools for any new genealogist, ensuring you’re...
Advice from a Recovering Blowhard: A Genealogist’s Guide to Getting Over Yourself
Join a reformed genealogy blowhard on their journey of personal growth and learn valuable tips to avoid common pitfalls in your own genealogical research.
Bad Words in Genealogy
Avoid these common genealogy pitfalls caused by certain words. Learn how to sidestep assumptions and other misleading terms in your research.
9 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start Researching Your Family Tree
New to genealogy? Learn the 9 key questions you should ask yourself before delving into your family tree research.
3 Overlooked Clues in Genealogical Documents
Are you looking at a genealogy brick wall? Here are three hidden clues you can often find in genealogical documents that will let you break through it.
How to Research the Birthplaces of Your Ancestors
Locating the birthplaces of your ancestors is an important part of genealogy. It can open up whole new lines of research to you. Here's how to find them.
Tips for Researching British Ancestors
Do you have British ancestry? Are you not sure, but suspect you might? Here's how to find them, and how to research them in England once you find them here.
Kissing Cousins
Let's explore a topic that's as fascinating as it is complex: kissing cousins. The phrase might conjure images of old-world aristocracy or forgotten rural traditions, but as we'll discover, its...
Good Genealogy Days
Experience the thrill of genealogy breakthroughs and discover the extraordinary lives of your ancestors. Let's talk about the good genealogy days.