Beginner Genealogy

Finding the Wayward and the Wanton: Ancestors Who Flew Too Close to the Sun

Fun stuff in the 1911 Census

Funeral Home Records: Telling Stories of the Dearly Departed

Unlock hidden stories about your ancestors by using funeral home records to reveal details on cause of death, family connections, finances, and community ties for richer genealogy research.

Beginner’s Guide: Document! Document! Document!

The Problem With Birth Records

Explore the hidden difficulties in using birth records for family-history research: from missing registries and delayed filings to transcription errors and regional gaps. Learn how to navigate these obstacles and find alternative sources to trace your ancestor’s beginnings.

Combine Religious Records With Related Sources to Discover Family History

Getting Kids Involved in Genealogy: Part 2

Getting the Kids Involved in Genealogy

It’s a Grave Situation: Cemeteries, Genealogy, Paying it Forward, and You

Free Resources for learning to use your Genetic Test Results for Genealogy