When you get your DNA test results, there’s a good chance your DNA matches aren’t as straight-forward as you had hoped, and there’s a lot of room for misinterpretation. Here’s some helpful things to consider as you begin your journey into the world of genetic genealogy! If you’ve gotten involved in genetic genealogy at all […] The post “DNA Doesn’t Lie”: How To Accurately Interpret DNA Test Results appeared first on Legacy Tree ..read more

In this article, we interview founder of My Bella Vita, Cherrye, about their Italian Heritage Travel tours. If you have Italian ancestry and have always dreamed about returning to Italy to feel, taste, and see where your family comes from, continue reading! I grew up in America, so I understand the American expectation. I know […] The post Italian Heritage Travel: The My Bella Vita Experience appeared first on Legacy Tree ..read more

Have you been considering planning and going on a heritage tour to expand your family history experience and knowledge? Read on for expert tips to make sure you don’t go unprepared! Tourism and travel have always been essential to the world economy, with tourism reaching record levels in 2023 worldwide. However, a new segment of […] The post How To Plan a Successful Heritage Tour Experience appeared first on Legacy Tree ..read more

RootsTech, the world’s largest genealogy research conference, can be such a blur with all the classes, talks, and conversations. How are you integrating all of the useful information you gathered? We certainly loved getting to know some of you and hearing about what brick walls you’re working on. We’re always here to help you get […] The post RootsTech 2024 Genealogy Research Conference Recap appeared first on Legacy Tree ..read more

How many times have you filled out a family medical history survey when you go in for a doctor visit? How confident are you that you actually know your family’s medical history? Could being aware of high blood pressure, heart disease, or genetic mutations that can lead to cancer help you understand your own health […] The post Using DNA and Genealogy To Understand Family Health History appeared first on Legacy Tree ..read more

RootsTech 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah from Thursday February 29th – Saturday March 2nd. The theme this year is Remember, and we invite you all to join, learn, and remember your ancestors. Check out the RootsTech Legacy Tree Genealogists schedule of events below, and be sure to stop by our booth (#1619) and say […] The post Legacy Tree Genealogists RootsTech 2024 Schedule appeared first on Legacy Tree ..read more

Looking for the best genealogy websites? In this article, we’ll help get you started depending on your specific questions and needs.  Shouldn’t a simple question such as “What is the best genealogy website?” have a simple, straightforward answer? Clearly, it will depend on your genealogy question and your research goals. What are your needs, goals, […] The post Best Genealogy Websites For Different Research Scenarios appeared first on Legacy Tree ..read more

Southern genealogy research and southern plantation records go hand-in-hand. Learn where and how to look to find out more about your southern heritage.  8 Types of Records to Assist Genealogy Research  The William Moore plantation was built in 1840 and was owned by the author’s parents in 1986.  Southern genealogy research involves many records sources […] The post A Quick Genealogy Guide to Southern Plantation Records appeared first on Legacy Tree ..read more

This article was originally published in National Genealogy Society Magazine as “Broken Branches: Detecting Cases of Misattributed Parentage with DNA Evidence,” and is republished here with permission.  DNA testing can sometimes uncover unexpected cases of misattributed parentage along the ancestral lines of a test taker or matches. As a result, entire limbs of a proposed […] The post How To Prove The Exact Nature of Misattributed Parentage With DNA Testing appeared first on Legacy Tree ..read more

Are you relatively confident that you qualify for a lineage society membership, but aren’t sure how to go about getting started? Have you started the process, but run into some confusing obstacles? In this article, one of our professional genealogists, Kit Muller, will introduce you to common issues people have when applying for lineage society […] The post How To Apply For Lineage Society Membership: common problems and their solutions appeared first on Legacy Tree ..read more