Where Were the Pilgrims Really Going?

The Pilgrims were originally going to settle in Virginia. Why did they settle in Massachusetts instead? Here's the real story of the Mayflower.

The History of Diaries: Did Your Ancestor Keep One?

Did your ancestor keep a diary? You may find a treasure trove of genealogical information in it if they did. Here's a history of diaries in America and how to find out if your ancestors kept them.

How to Find Family Members for Homeless Genealogical Artifacts

Did you get a family heirloom that doesn't belong to your family? Here's how to find its true owner and why you should do it.

Genealogical Adventures in Town Halls

If you're not using town halls in your genealogical research, you are missing out on some excellent and hard to find information. Here's why you should use them and what you may find there.

Low Tech Record Keeping for Your Genealogical Research

Low-tech record keeping still has an important part to play in modern genealogical research. Here are some organized ways to keep your records in order without a computer.

How to Find a Wife’s Name When it’s Not Obvious

Sometimes, finding the name of someone's wife can be difficult in genealogy. There are usually more records regarding men than women in ages past. Here are some tips for finding those wives.

Hot on the trail… (Genetoons #32)

Hot on the trail… (Genetoons #32) I’ve heard this statement from my wife many times at 2 AM a.m. in the morning… 5 Genealogy Research Time Management Tips

The Missouri Compromise: What Was it and How Did it Contribute to the Civil War?

The Missouri Compromise was an important factor in the events that lead up to the Civil War. This is what the Missouri Compromise was, and how it contributed to the Civil War that was to come.

They Came in Ships: Finding Your Immigrant Ancestor’s Arrival Record

Here's an awesome comprehensive guide to U.S. passenger arrival records, colonial times to mid-twentieth century, with step-by-step instructions on how to find the passenger list of your immigrant...

Family Tree Magazine

  I treated myself to this magazine to see if it could help a seasoned genealogist like me to find new articles or evidence to help locate records for my research. It’s ok, but I already know...