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Do You Have French Ancestry?

From the rolling countryside of France to the forests of Canada and the bayous of Louisiana, the story of French ancestry spans continents and centuries. Families carried their language, faith, and...

The Journey from Scotland

Today, we travel back to the rugged Highlands of Scotland a place of mist, stone, and memory. For centuries, families called those hills home until change swept through the glens and sent them...

Tracing the Veterans in Your Family

Veterans Day reminds us that family history and national history often meet. Learn how to trace the veterans in your family, locate their service records, and preserve their stories for future...

Genealogy Helps, Vol. 2 (eBook)

Download Your Copy Today! This second volume of Genealogy Helps offers more ways to think about your family research. Inside, you’ll find ideas that take your work beyond the usual records, like...

Do You Have Scottish Ancestry?

If you have ancestors who came to North America before the 20th century, there’s a strong possibility that part of your family story began in Scotland. From the rugged Highlands to the fertile...

The Journey from England

Before there were colonies, before there was even a country called America, there were people who made a choice that would echo for centuries. They left behind stone cottages and hedgerows, trading...

Do You Have English Ancestry?

If your family has lived in North America for more than a few generations, chances are that part of your story began in England. For centuries, English men and women boarded ships that sailed toward...

The Journey from Germany

The fields around Kassel shimmered in the summer light, the scent of rye and damp earth thick in the air. Johann Müller paused his plow horse and wiped his brow. His father’s land had been small when...

10 “Must Do” Genealogy Projects for November

November is the perfect month to dig deeper into your family’s past and turn history into something you can see, taste, and share. As the days grow shorter and the holidays draw near, it’s a natural...