The term “red flag” is usually used in the context of dating and relationships. (“If he says all of his exes were crazy, that’s a red flag.”) People have their own tastes and opinions of course, but the phrase “red flag” generally refers to universal signs that you should proceed with extreme caution, if at all. This concept can work in genealogy, too. Just as online dating apps allow people… Source ..read more

In this episode, Lindsay Fulton from American Ancestors speaks with us about the 10 Million Names Project, its purpose and how you can get involved. Researching enslaved ancestors can be a challenge. Fortunately, American Ancestors is working hard to recover the names of the millions of people who where enslaved in the United States via the 10 Million Names Project. In this episode… Source ..read more

Throw open the windows—warm temperatures are here to stay! Breathe some fresh air into your house and your research with these projects that will keep you busy all month long. Family historians study the whole family—people, but also the places and objects important to them. House histories collect information about the places your ancestors called home: when the house was built… Source ..read more

My mom’s voice was strained. “There’s something I need to tell you, and it’s going to rock your world.” I was 45 years old, still grieving my dad’s death the previous year. Mom explained that in the early 1970s, my dad learned he was incapable of fathering children. Heartbroken, they saw a physician who suggested using a sperm donor. And there it was—the truth. My dad, whom I loved and… Source ..read more

In this episode of Best Websites, DNA Expert Kitty Munson Cooper offer tips for using GEDmatch to better understand your DNA test results. Best Genealogy Websites: GEDmatch GEDmatch is a handy third-party tool that allows you to compare your DNA test results with over 1.5 million profiles across many of the major DNA test companies. GEDmatch also offers several features to help… Source ..read more

In this episode of Best Websites, DNA Expert Kitty Munson Cooper offer tips for using GEDmatch to better understand your DNA test results. Best Genealogy Websites: GEDmatch GEDmatch is a handy third-party tool that allows you to compare your DNA test results with over 1.5 million profiles across many of the major DNA test companies. GEDmatch also offers several features to help… Source ..read more

“You should always cite your sources. You should never accept a hint without checking it first. You should do this, you should do that, etc.” The farther you get in genealogy, the more rules it seems like there are to follow! The longer you research, the more you hear about the “right” and “wrong” way to do things. Before long, it might feel like the “genealogy police” are at your door. Source ..read more

In this episode, New Media Editor Rachel Christian talks with her cousin, professional organizer Lahni Carney about handling inherited research and items with care. Feature: Organization for Family Historians Professional organizer Lahni Carney explains all that goes into professional organizing and how family historians can strategize to preserve their most valuable research… Source ..read more

Schedule time with family and prepare for the summer months ahead! These five projects will help you connect with relatives and safeguard your research. When was the last time you saw your extended family? The summer months are a classic time for families to come together to celebrate significant anniversaries or get some face-to-face time. Start planning reunions/outings this month… Source ..read more

It’s not often that a new website feature has the potential to fundamentally change how we do family history. But FamilySearch’s full-text image search, announced at RootsTech 2024, could represent such a sea-change in making records available to genealogists. Full-text search, lauded by FamilySearch as “a new era in search technology,” uses artificial intelligence to make unindexed record… Source ..read more