Ancestral Findings

Middle names are important genealogical research tools. They can tell you about the political beliefs, personal values, friendships, business connections, and even earlier generations of the family th...

24 Mar 202213min

Maps have been around since antiquity. As time and technology have gone on, they have become more accurate and useful to genealogists. Yes, maps are an important part of all genealogy work. If you hav...

22 Mar 20225min

This is the book you need to assist you in getting around your first genealogy brick wall, and in acquiring the skills to get past others you will almost certainly encounter on your genealogical journ...

19 Mar 20224min

The U.S. Federal Census is one of the best-known tools for researching your family history. Whether you are a novice or a veteran of using the census, there is always more to learn about this fascinat...

16 Mar 20228min

Using real-world examples, samples, and templates, this book guides you to heights of skill and success with your genealogy that you might not have even known was possible. Even if you're a beginner, ...

15 Mar 20224min

Whether you are new to genealogy or a veteran, your work can only benefit from a refresher in these basic genealogy do's and don'ts. Here are the things you need to know to make your work shine. Podca...

14 Mar 20227min

This book is an excellent guide to using the most useful and well-known genealogy website on the Internet. Whether you're a new user or a veteran, you are sure to find something useful in this compreh...

9 Mar 20224min

This book is a wonderful one for becoming a more confident, independent genealogist. It is like having your own personal genealogy instructor with you, guiding you every step of the way until you are ...

7 Mar 20224min