How To Use Clues from Family Stories in Genealogy Research
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by LaDonna -Legacy Tree Genealogists Project Manager
4d ago
Image source: Library of Congress How can family stories lead you to accurate genealogy research? Think about the story that repeatedly comes up at family gatherings. Yes, that story! Did you realize this anecdote, passed from generation to generation, can be used to enrich your family tree? In just a few steps, you can pull […] The post How To Use Clues from Family Stories in Genealogy Research appeared first on Legacy Tree ..read more
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Searching, Sorting, and Filtering DNA Match Lists
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by Paul - Legacy Tree Genealogists Researcher
2w ago
This article was written by Paul Woodbury, a member of our Legacy Tree Genealogist Research staff. It was originally published in NGS Magazine, a National Genealogical Society publication. Source: NGS MAGAZINE ∙ APRIL – JUNE 2024 ∙ VOLUME 50, NUMBER 2 Lists of DNA matches and genetic cousins can be overwhelming. How can genealogists begin […] The post Searching, Sorting, and Filtering DNA Match Lists appeared first on Legacy Tree ..read more
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Know Before You Go: Visiting Two Important Puerto Rican Genealogy Archives
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by Luis Ariel Legacy Tree Genealogists Researcher
2w ago
When working on Puerto Rican genealogy, many of us in this digital age go online to websites such as MyHeritage, Ancestry, or FamilySearch, plug in our ancestors' names, and hope to hit the genealogical jackpot, and occasionally we do! Since Puerto Ricans have been a part of a U.S. territory since 1898 and U.S. citizens […] The post Know Before You Go: Visiting Two Important Puerto Rican Genealogy Archives appeared first on Legacy Tree ..read more
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How To Create Locality Guides for Genealogy Research
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by Todd Legacy Tree Genealogists Researcher
1M ago
Learn how locality guides can significantly improve your genealogy research success. As we journey to discover our ancestors, we often find ourselves researching in unfamiliar places. It's tempting to jump right in and gather whatever information we can. However, this is not necessarily the most efficient way to start research in a new area, especially […] The post How To Create Locality Guides for Genealogy Research appeared first on Legacy Tree ..read more
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Why and How to Document Personal Stories for Future Generations: Be a Good Ancestor!
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by Vanessa -Legacy Tree Genealogists Editor
1M ago
Are you hesitant to document personal stories for one reason or another? Are you afraid your life is too ordinary? Are you worried that future generations will judge you for being human? In this article, we'll help you find the confidence and tools to become a good ancestor as you document your life authentically and […] The post Why and How to Document Personal Stories for Future Generations: Be a Good Ancestor! appeared first on Legacy Tree ..read more
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4 Key Steps to Trace Your Icelandic-Canadian Ancestry
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by Rachel Whiting
1M ago
Do you have Icelandic-Canadian ancestry? We hope this article gets you started on an exciting journey to discover the lives of your ancestors who immigrated to Canada from Iceland. Canada is home to over 100,000 Icelandic-Canadians, the largest ethnic Icelandic population outside of Iceland. Icelandic migration to Canada began after the eruption of the Askja […] The post 4 Key Steps to Trace Your Icelandic-Canadian Ancestry appeared first on Legacy Tree ..read more
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10 Best Genealogy Research Articles of 2024
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by Jessica - Legacy Tree Genealogists President
1M ago
We’ve compiled a list of our best genealogy research articles for the entire year of 2024 based on your interests and needs. Every week, one of our professional genealogists writes an article to help you navigate your family history research and get through any brick walls. From DNA to AI to regional archives, our genealogy […] The post 10 Best Genealogy Research Articles of 2024 appeared first on Legacy Tree ..read more
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How To Use Catholic Christening and Baptism Records Around the World
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by Paul - Legacy Tree Genealogists Researcher
1M ago
Catholic christening and baptism records are an important resource for genealogical research in timeframes before the advent of government-sponsored civil registration. However, practices surrounding baptism, christening, and the creation of records documenting those events vary between religious traditions. In this blog series, we explore some of the varied practices and content of christening and baptism […] The post How To Use Catholic Christening and Baptism Records Around the World appeared first on Legacy Tree ..read more
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How to Write Compelling Family Biographies from Genealogy Research
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by Hannah Legacy Tree Genealogists Researcher
2M ago
How do you make your genealogy research come alive and transform it all into compelling family biographies that will inspire generations to come? In this article, one of our expert researchers will give you some tips and tricks to make the writing process more straight forward.   Biography is a genre of history that overlaps […] The post How to Write Compelling Family Biographies from Genealogy Research appeared first on Legacy Tree ..read more
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Holiday Genealogy Gift Guide 2024
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by Legacy Tree Genealogists
2M ago
Many of our most cherished memories are made during the holiday season as we gather with family to participate in traditions both generational and new. Gift-giving is central to many family holiday traditions, and it can be difficult to find the perfect gift for those you love year after year. We hope this year’s gift […] The post Holiday Genealogy Gift Guide 2024 appeared first on Legacy Tree ..read more
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