Carol Prisant

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Writing a New Narrative: Turning Genealogical Details into Family Stories

October 7, 2026 No Comments

Turn details from genealogy records into vivid, memorable family stories with these strategies.

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A Close Reading: Best Practices for Analyzing Records

October 6, 2026 No Comments

Analyze records—and fulfill your ancestral quest—by understanding these key (sometimes contradicting) best practices.

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Source Spotlight: Funeral Home Records

October 5, 2026 No Comments

Take a deep dive into funeral home records and what information they may contain about your ancestors.

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Saving Genealogy Societies: How to Overcome 6 Challenges

October 1, 2026 No Comments

Genealogy societies face challenges ranging from declining membership to financial pressures. Explore common challenges facing societies and practical strategies for building stronger, more sustainable organizations.

Making the Most of Family History Month – An Interview with Kate Smith

October 1, 2026 No Comments

In this episode of the Family Tree Magazine podcast, Andrew Koch interviews Kate Smith, Associate Director for Communications and Organizations at the National Genealogical Society, or NGS. She offers tips for getting involved during Family History Month in October.

A Guide to Polish Genealogy Research

September 18, 2026 No Comments

Explore your Polish heritage by learning about the country’s rich history and where you can find valuable genealogical records.

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Pirates: A True (and Surprising) History

September 18, 2026 No Comments

We usually think of pirates as caricatures: parrots on their shoulder and treasure maps in hand. However, the truth is f-“arr” less cinematic. Discover the true history of pirates of the Caribbean, Atlantic coast and rivers and Great Lakes of the United States.

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A Guide to Free Genealogy with Family Tree Magazine

September 1, 2026 No Comments

Sometimes, no matter how hard you to try to keep costs down, your genealogy research can get expensive. In this guide, we offer several popular Family Tree Magazine downloads that can help streamline your research. The best part? These downloads are completely free!