Helpful Articles
There are many aspects of genealogy even some experts have overlooked. Throughout the
year we will bring you informative articles from a variety of authors.
From GEDcoms to Online Family Trees
In this six-part series, Michelle will explain the various tools that are available to help you organize and keep your family tree up-to-date.
When, Why and How to Hire a Professional Genealogist
Once you make the decision to hire a professional, you'll probably make your decision in the same way you do when you hire other professionals...
Get the Picture?
When you first started your Genealogical Research, you might have felt daunted by the lack of information that you had access to...
by Judy Oldridge
Filling the Ancestral Void
My father had no knowledge of his family. No family history, no grandparents, no Christmas cards from uncles or aunties.
by Andy Westmoreland
Genealogy's Friendly Fire
How the Best Intentions Can Lead to the Worst Results. A discussion of the pitfalls of using message boards and how to avoid them.
by Stephanie Hoover
Scenes Of The Southwest
The information in this record was taken from an old history book published in 1889. "THE CIVIL WAR IN SONG AND STORY", 1860-1865.
by Frank Moore
Find Family History on the Internet
If you are at all interested in family history and genealogy, but haven't ventured on to the Internet, now is the time!
by Maureen A. Taylor
Lebanese or Syrian Ancestry
Very little genealogical research has been published about early immigrants to the United States.
by Sandra Hasser Bennett
Great Uncle George, "Where are you?"
My roadblock was removed by just being at the right spot at the right time, which is not a fancy or technical research technique at all.
by Alison Forte
Coming Home
A very poignant story from a researcher in South Africa about a visit she took to her ancestor's homeland.
by Munadia Karaan
Measuring Your Family Health History
Familial links are being recognized daily between cancers, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.
by Laura Heidekrueger
The Quest for Hidden Treasures
Back before computers existed, and even before libraries existed, people actually kept track of their heritage inside their bibles.
by S. Lawson and I. D'Addezio
Demystifying the National Archives
Your first visit to the National Archives can be a confusing and frustrating experience if you don't understand how to use their extensive collection of historical records.
by A. Mitchell and I. D'Addezio
Preparation Before Contact
If you want to find your birthmother, you'll be interested in these guidelines.
by Amy Bredes
Searching for Your Heritage Online
More and more people are working on their family trees. After all, if we don't capture the information now, it could be lost for future generations.
by Robin Nobles
Your Family Legacy Collection
Being family researchers, they know that there are many rewards and benefits in researching and preserving your family history.
Researching Civil War Veterans
Did you have ancestors in this country during the last half of the 1800s?
Researching Ancestors' Occupations
Were there historical events that affected their occupational choices?
Researching Marriages
Finding marriage information will be an important part of your heritage activity.
Accelerating Your Research Project
One of the most frequently asked questions sent into to us is "Can you help me with my family tree as I don't have the time to work on it?"
Family Trees and Histories
I'm often asked by visitors to my site, what's the difference between and family tree project and a family history project?
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