Categories
Online Resources tips

30 Writing Prompts for your Family History

You’ve gathered the facts, traced the dates, and uncovered the details, but now it’s time to bring it all together. With a family history book, you can add the stories that make your family come alive, creating something future generations will love. Kickstart your family history journey with my FREE PDF: 30 Writing Prompts for […]

Categories
Genealogy tips

Uncover forgotten footprints

Have you ever wondered about the people whose footsteps you’re walking in today? Genealogy and family history research give us the chance to uncover the forgotten footprints of our ancestors, those lives, struggles, and triumphs that shaped who we are but often remain untold. We explore why these overlooked stories matter, where to find them, […]

Categories
Genealogy tips

Exploring Ancestral Travel

In a world where travel is more accessible than ever, and where technology brings the globe to our fingertips, ancestral heritage travel is emerging as a meaningful and deeply personal journey. Unlike the typical holiday, heritage travel is about connection: to family, to history, and to the places and stories that shaped who we are. […]

Categories
DNA tips

Unexpected DNA Results: A Guide to Understanding, Healing, and Moving Forward

Discover how to cope with unexpected DNA test results. Learn healthy ways to process shocking genetic information and find support on your journey of self-discovery.

Categories
tips

Genealogy for Beginners: How to Start Your Family Tree with Free Resources

Curious about your roots? Discover the basics of genealogy and start your family tree for free with top tools.

Categories
tips

Top Tips For Finding Birth Records

Here are some top tips to help find that elusive birth record.

Categories
Online Resources tips

Why Searching Newspapers for Obituaries Is One of the Best Ways to Find Valuable Information

When researching family history or trying to uncover details about a loved one’s life, obituaries are among the most powerful resources available.

Categories
Genealogy Online Resources tips

How to Search for Clues of Native American Ancestry

Curious about your Native American heritage? Discover key tips, tools, and records to uncover clues of Native American ancestry in your family history.

Categories
Online Resources tips

10 old map collections you should know about

These online historical map collections offers resources for genealogists, historians and researchers. Online access to hundreds of thousands of digitized topographic, panoramic, survey, military and other historical maps. Many of these historical maps are free for personal use. 0

Categories
tips

Sharing an ancestry tree via mobile

I often get messages from clients who use the ancestry app and have problems sharing their tree or assigning a manager to their DNA. Unfortunately ancestry does not have this function on their app, but there is a way around it and it’s very simple. Open an internet browser on your mobile device and sign […]