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
Podcast
Using Black Newspapers for Genealogy: Tips from Tim Pinnick
Black newspapers play a key role in African American genealogy research. Tim Pinnick shares his tips for using them (and why I think everyone should pay attention to them).Read More
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Podcast
5 Overlooked Things on FamilySearch
FamilySearch has billions of records for us to use in our genealogy. But there are 5 often-overlooked sections of the website that can be beneficial to our genealogy research. Read More
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Podcast
Finding Mexican Roots: Tips from Colleen Greene
Doing Mexican genealogy has its own set of challenges (even beyond the language barrier). Colleen Greene, a noted Mexican genealogy expert, shares her tips for finding your ancestor’s hometown and major record groups you’ll want to use. She also explains the structure of Hispanic surnames. Pin This!Read More
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Advice
Organize Your Genealogy: Tips from a Professional Organizer
Organizing. It’s a word that can strike fear into the heart of most genealogists. What do we do with all of that paper?! I recently sat down with professional organizer and genealogist Janine Adams for her suggestions on how to tackle all of those piles. Read More