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When tracing your family history, at some point, you’re likely to find that you might benefit from the assistance of a professional genealogist.
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While we all may dream of getting our hands on a treasure map with a big “X” marking a chest of jewels, there are more real maps that can be invaluable sources of information for thoseinterested in digging deep into -
Whether you’re doing genealogy research as a hobby or are looking for essential answers, there is sure to come a time (or many), when you’ll feel like giving up and throwing in the towel. This can happen if you encounter -
Whether you’re starting family research as a new-found hobby or because you need to find crucial ancestral connections to join a community or heritage organization, or even to find lost family members—the first few weeks are often the most challenging. -
If you’ve been researching your family’s history, you’ve probably already come across references to the mysterious fate of the 1890 US census. According to the United States Census Bureau’s website, the census was severely damaged in January 1921 in a fire -
Back in the day, the only way to learn more about our past and our ancestors was through relatives and historical documents. But today, those trying to discover their family history can go beyond snippets of information from vital records, family -
Family photographs are an incomparable treasure for every family history researcher. They might even be the reason for some amateur researchers being drawn toward traditional genealogy in the first place. Old photographs are a beautiful way to connect with our ancestors. -
DNA testing has become incredibly common in the past decade, with several companies offering different types of DNA tests. Some people are interested in DNA testing for ancestry and ethnicity; others wish to explore their genetic makeup and its strengths and -
Many family researchers overlook the importance of talking to relatives until they start hitting brick walls. The fact is that while records, archives, and photographs can give you a lot of information, they’re all just pieces of the big