For many of us, the holidays mean family time. We gather together to celebrate lasting traditions and create new ones, drawing closer to the ones we love and strengthening ties with them. Coming up with meaningful gift ideas for our loved ones, however, is a common struggle. What does she like? What would make him […] Author information Legacy Tree Genealogists The team at Legacy Tree Genealogists has been helping clients worldwide discover their roots for over a decade. We're based near the world's largest Family History Library and connected with genealogists and archives around the worl ..read more

If you’re Italian-American and passionate about your heritage, this article will help you understand if you’re eligible for Italian dual citizenship and what you’ll need to do in order to be successful. We interviewed the founder, Marco, of Italian Citizenship Assistance to get as many details as possible to help you on your journey.  Legacy […] Author information Legacy Tree Genealogists The team at Legacy Tree Genealogists has been helping clients worldwide discover their roots for over a decade. We're based near the world's largest Family History Library and connected with genealog ..read more

What would you like to know about your Native American ancestors? Are you applying for tribal membership? Do you want to know more about DNA test results that reveal you have Native American or indigenous heritage? We’ll explore all of this and more below.  Finding Native American Ancestors: Common Goals  TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP: UNITED STATES & […] Author information Legacy Tree Genealogists The team at Legacy Tree Genealogists has been helping clients worldwide discover their roots for over a decade. We're based near the world's largest Family History Library and connected with g ..read more

Who knew that university libraries were such treasures for genealogy research? They are! And there’s probably one near you. Read on to find out how to utilize university libraries for your genealogy research. “A university is just a group of buildings gathered around a library.” – Shelby Foote  There are currently 23,624 universities in the […] Author information Beccy Martin Beccy has a bachelor’s degree in genealogy and family history. She has been doing genealogy research and family history writing since 2016. She is competent in United States, United Kingdom, and German genealogy ..read more

How do you preserve family heirlooms for generations to come? From saving memories while decluttering to preserving the value behind your things, Artifcts gives you a digital way to organize stuff and capture the meaning behind objects. Join us as we talk with the founder, Heather Nickerson, about how Artifcts can help you preserve your […] Author information Legacy Tree Genealogists The team at Legacy Tree Genealogists has been helping clients worldwide discover their roots for over a decade. We're based near the world's largest Family History Library and connected with genealogists and a ..read more

Día de los Muertos is a day for people across the globe to celebrate their Mexican ancestors. Modern day celebrations for this Mexican holiday have their roots in both ancient Aztec rituals as well as Catholic tradition. Celebrating the dead to celebrate life is not a paradox in Mexican culture–extreme sadness and extreme joy go […] Author information Legacy Tree Genealogists The team at Legacy Tree Genealogists has been helping clients worldwide discover their roots for over a decade. We're based near the world's largest Family History Library and connected with genealogists and archives ..read more

Looking for ways to learn more about your Finnish ancestry? You’re in for a wonderful journey! Finland has some of the most welcoming and genuine folks you’ll ever encounter. It has a fascinating cultural heritage and history, with deep ties to Sweden and the Russian Empire. Delving into your Finnish heritage could uncover a rich […] Author information Stacy - Legacy Tree Genealogists Researcher | The post 6 Essential Steps To Trace Your Finnish Ancestry appeared first on Legacy Tree ..read more

Why should you share your family history with your grandchildren? The story of your own life is uniquely yours, and, if not shared with your children and grandchildren, will become lost forever. You can’t just assume that your children already know your stories and will pass them on. They must be shared in a way […] Author information Legacy Tree Genealogists The team at Legacy Tree Genealogists has been helping clients worldwide discover their roots for over a decade. We're based near the world's largest Family History Library and connected with genealogists and archives around the world ..read more

DNA testing plans and knowing how to set up a DNA project for success makes all the difference in solving family tree mysteries. At Legacy Tree Genealogists, we have helped thousands of clients utilize DNA evidence in the exploration of their family history research questions. From recent unknown parentage to historic misattributed ancestry, we have […] Author information Paul - Legacy Tree Genealogists Researcher From a young age, Paul Woodbury fell in love with genealogy research. To pursue his passion for this field, he studied genetics and family history at Brigham Young University. To ..read more

Have you had to figure out cemetery and headstone research for genealogy on your own? It can be a bit overwhelming! In this article, we’ll help you find new depths to your cemetery research.  Most genealogists seek to find each ancestor’s birth, marriage, and death information. Headstone and cemetery records can provide our ancestors’ death […] Author information Melissa - Legacy Tree Genealogists Researcher Melissa gained a passion for genealogy research at a young age, asking for rides to the Idaho State Archives before she even had a driver’s license. She earned her Bachelor's degr ..read more