GC-004: Be Organized in Your Genealogy
Your genealogy work will only be reliable to future generations (and publishers) if you keep good records of your work as you go. Don't just treat your work haphazardly like a hobby, even if that is w...
3 Maalis 20191min
GC-005: Don't Copy Research that Has Already Been Done
There is a chance someone might have already researched your family tree. Their work may be online or in the form of a published book. Do a check for these things before devoting too much time to a fa...
2 Maalis 20191min
AF-227: Your Foot Shape and Your Genealogy
Have you ever heard of foot shape genealogy? It is a concept out of the 19th century that still has some adherents today. It is based on the belief that the shape of your foot can tell you one of five...
1 Maalis 20197min
GC-003: Be Selective in Your Genealogy Research
You are going to find more records for your own generation, and the two or three just before you, than anything farther back in time. There are a few reasons for this. At first, it will be because cer...
28 Helmi 20191min
AF-226: Do You Have Mayflower Ancestry? Here is How to Prove It
Are you a Mayflower descendant, or do you think you may be one? You have to do the research to make sure because a lot of families have a "Mayflower ancestor" myth. Join me today and as I show you how...
26 Helmi 20198min
GC-002: Be Selective in Your Genealogy Research
Your family tree has hundreds of lines. As you go back in time beyond three or four centuries, it turns into thousands. This is because the number of your ancestors doubles with each generation going ...
24 Helmi 20191min
AF-225: How to Do More Effective Old Newspaper Searches
If you are looking for your ancestors in old newspapers, you might not be getting the most out of every search. You want to make sure you find every mention of your ancestor, so today I'll give you a ...
22 Helmi 20197min
GC-001: Can eBay Help Your Genealogy Research?
eBay can be a wonderful resource for genealogical research. Because so few genealogists know about using it to find out about their family, its genealogical potential is underused. This is good news f...
21 Helmi 20191min
