How to Preserve Your Genealogy Research

You’ve spent a lot of time, energy, and money tracing your family tree. Not to be morbid, but have you thought about what happens to all of that when you’re gone? Don’t leave things to chance. Here are 5 ways to preserve your genealogy research.

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What to Do When a Record Doesn’t Tell You Much

Oh, that every record we use would be filled to the brim with details about our ancestors. Unfortunately, not every record is rich in detail. But just because it’s a skimpy record doesn’t mean we can’t use it. Here’s what to do when a record doesn’t tell you very much.Read More

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3 Things to Ask a Genealogy Librarian

You’ve read the books. You’ve searched in the databases. But did you know that one of the best resources in a genealogy library is often the librarian? Get more out of your visits to the library by asking these three things.1. “Can you help me?”​I’ve noticed that there seems to be a hesitation about asking…

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1 Reason You’re Not Seeing the Red Flags in Your Genealogy

Red. It’s the color of warning, of stopping, of taking action. Stop lights and stop signs. Lights on firetrucks and police cars. They’re all signs that we need to stop and look around. There are even red flags in genealogy. If we pay attention, they point out our mistakes in genealogy before things get too messy….

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