DNA testing has changed family history in a way few people could have imagined even twenty years ago. It used to be that most people built a family tree with census records, obituaries, marriage...
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How DNA Genealogy Really Works
DNA genealogy is one of the most misunderstood parts of family history research. A lot of people buy a test thinking it will hand them a finished family tree, point to every ancestor they ever had...
10 “Must-Do” Genealogy Projects for April
Are you looking for some productive genealogy projects to do for April? As the first full month of spring, April offers some interesting and unique genealogy opportunities that just don't fit in as...
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What I Accomplished Last Month in My Family History
Looking back on last month Last month was one of those good, steady months in family history when I didn’t uncover any huge surprises, but I still got a lot done. I didn’t add a long line of new...
Remembering the Founding, From 1776 to 2026
The founding of the United States is often treated as a closed chapter, something contained in a handful of documents, a few familiar names, and a short list of dates that everyone is expected to...
Why Easter Changes Dates Every Year
Easter is on a different date each year. It can get confusing. How do you keep up with a holiday whose date is constantly changing? It can be especially confusing if you have a calendar that doesn’t...
What Early Americans Read, Heard, and Shared
In the years surrounding 1776, the American colonies were not shaped by a single voice or a single source of information. There was no unified message that reached everyone at once, and no system...
John and Abigail Adams, Duty, Distance, and Daily Life
The founding of the United States is usually told through public moments. Documents, debates, and decisions take center stage. The Declaration of Independence, the Continental Congress, and the...