The Genealogical Proof Standard might sound like something reserved for professional genealogists, but it’s for anyone who wants to do sound genealogy research. Here’s what it is, what it isn’t, and how it can help you.Pin This!Read More
Podcast
Unusual Sources for Finding Female Ancestors
Name changes and a society that emphasizes men in the records can make finding female ancestors tough. Note that I said “tough,” not “impossible.” Let’s consider some valuable sources that we might be overlooking.Read More
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Podcast
Protecting Your Genealogy From Disaster
Fires, floods, theft, electrical surges can all wreak havoc on your genealogy research. It isn’t the most fun thing to think about, but we all need to think — and DO — something about protecting and preserving our research.Read More
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DNA
A Look at New DNA Tools — and an Announcement
RootsTech once again was the place for genealogy companies to make major announcements. Here are a few that you should know about (including one of my own!)Read More
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Methods
Why and How to Build a Research Framework
You can avoid a lot of frustration with your genealogy research if you approach it with a framework in mind. Here’s how you can build your own research framework.Pin This!Read More