Author: Diane Haddad

“Who Do You Think You Are?” Returns to TV in Spring 2018!

Been missing your genealogy TV fix lately? You're in luck: TLC has renewed the “Who Do You Think You Are?” for a new season in spring 2018.

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The Final Week for Microfilm

As August 31st quickly approaches, one week remains for FamilySearch’s microfilm lending program. While you can still take advantage of the program for 7 more days, here are our tips for here’s how to get your ancestors’ old church, vital and other records in the future. Guest blog post by Family Tree Magazine Contributing Editor […]

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Why Napoleon Was Painted With His Hand in His Coat Premium

Myths abound about why Napoleon tucked his hand into his waistcoat in portraits. Did he have a stomachache? Warts on his hand? We'll explain the French emperor's trademark pose.

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Top 5 Best Cemetery Apps for Locating Ancestors

Take your genealogy research into the field with these great cemetery apps. They include maps, gravesite location and more!

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3 New Ways to Learn About Your Ancestor’s Military Service

On Memorial Day, Americans traditionally place flowers on the graves of those who died in military service. We'll share three new ways to honor your ancestors who served by discovering their wartime experiences.

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Overlooked Genealogy Resource Alert! 9 Tips to Research at Heritage Museums

You’ve searched Ancestry.com and FamilySearch, gone to the library and maybe even taken a DNA test to discover your family's immigrant origins. But for a genealogist, just knowing the country or region is rarely enough. To find records in your family's homeland, you need their town or village...

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6 Records to Trace Ancestors Who Served in World War I

The United States declared war on Germany 100 years ago this month, on April 6, 1917, joining the side of the Allies in the Great War. See all the countries caught up in the conflict in our timeline of World War I war declarations. More than 650,000 from Canada...

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3 Tips to Analyze Genealogical Evidence

Before you're lured in by the excitement of a new genealogy discovery, follow these measures to analyze your sources and keep errors out of your family tree.

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