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What is a Haplogroup and What Can It Tell You About Your Family Tree?
When you get your DNA tested for genealogy, you will often see the term "haplogroup" come up. What is a haplogroup and how does it pertain to your family tree?
Joining a Surname Study: Where to Find Them and What You Can Get Out of Them
Have you heard of surname studies? These most basic of genealogical study groups can actually yield a lot of good information, especially in the age of DNA. Here's where to find them & how to use...
Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques
Genealogy Book Club Recommendation Break through brick walls in your genealogical research Learn how to use innovative methods to unearth hard-to-find ancestors. Advanced Genealogy Research...
Surname Studies: How They Can Help You Find Your Ancestors
Are you curious about your surname and its origins? You might want to join a surname study group. Here's how these groups can help your genealogy research.
Genealogy Online
Here’s a wonderful book from Elizabeth Crowe that I found very helpful in my genealogy research. I currently have an older edition and I’m looking forward to purchasing the up-to...
Genealogy Research Tips
Tricks for Finding the Unknown Burial Location of an Ancestor 3 Ways to Be Constantly Improving Your Genealogy Research 3 Online Genealogy Classes You Can Take to Improve Your Skills 3 Genealogy...
Who Are the Black Dutch?
Were you told you have Black Dutch ancestry, but don't know what it means? It means a lot of different things. Here is what you need to know about these people.
Must-Have Genealogy Books for Your Personal Library #2
“The Everything Guide to Online Genealogy,” by Kimberly Powell, is another must-have genealogy book for your personal library. This book helps you navigate the seemingly infinite world of the...
What is Your Genealogy Vision?
Do you have a theme in mind for your genealogy research this year? What is a theme for genealogy research, anyway? Here is what you need to know about themes for genealogy research, and why they are...
The Princes in the Tower: Who’s Who in the Wars of the Roses
Have you heard of the mystery of the Princes in the Tower? Who were they, and what connection did they have to the Wars of the Roses? Here's their story.
Genealogy Again: Breathing New Life in Your Family Research
Do you need some ideas to make your genealogy research more interesting again? Here are four ideas to get you moving.
Silicon Valley Has its Eyes on Owning Our Genealogy. Why?
Silicon Valley owns an astounding amount of genealogical information on more than a billion people across all of human history. Why does it want to own this information and sell it back to you, and...
What Makes Genealogy So Important?
What are your reasons for doing genealogy? If you are a beginner or haven’t started yet, your personal reason(s) will be your motivation. Here are the most common reasons for doing genealogy, but...
Modern Genealogical Problems and How to Solve Them
Some genealogical issues are more prevalent in modern times than they were in the past. These are some ways you can get past these issues in your research.