Author: Andrew Koch

5 Genealogy Activities to Do in February

These five tasks will help you focus on the love in your family this month: marriage records, love letters, family groups and more.

Set yourself up for success in the new year with these simple ancestry tasks that will help you organize your genealogy and define research goals.

Learn how Napoleon impacts genealogy today, plus take a look at Napoleon's family tree.

Your family tree should include more than direct-line ancestors. Learn who collateral relatives are and how they can help your research.

Three types of DNA tests can help you find your ancestors: autosomal DNA, mitochondrial DNA and Y-DNA. Learn what each is and what they can tell you.

What do you call the study of ancestors? These definitions of genealogy and family history will help you determine which is right for you.

Plus, you'll receive our 10 Essential Genealogy Research Forms PDF as a special thank you!

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Determine if the information you find in online family trees (such as those at Ancestry.com, FamilySearch and MyHeritage) is accurate.