Five Questions with Kenyatta Berry Premium
Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) president Kenyatta D. Berry fell in love with genealogy during law school. Now that passion has her traveling the country talking about—and doing—genealogy. 1. You’re trained as a lawyer. What attracted you to family history? My interest in genealogy started when I...
View Details
How to Preserve an Old Quilt Premium
SUPPLIES: Camera, vacuum, archival tissue, acid-free boxCOST: VariesTIME: 1-2 hours 1. Unfold the quilt. Place it in a clean, well-lit area. Photograph both sides. Take close-up photos of special elements, such as embellishments or embroidered signatures.2. Inspect the fabric and seams for rips, moisture damage and insect infestation. Photograph...
View Details
Genealogy Software That Helps You Write Your Family HIstory Premium
Your genealogy software can make your family history book easier to put together. Here's how.
View Details
6 Questions to Help You Start Writing Your Family History
Brush up your family history writing and paint your ancestors with words. These six questions will get you going.
View Details
Religious Records: Researching Latter-day Saints Premium
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is an international church today, but it was born and raised in the United States. Learn about founder Joseph Smith Jr., a New Yorker, and how many Mormons eventually found their way to Utah and beyond.
View Details
Your African American Genealogy Research Guide
Use these seven expert-recommended resources for locating your African American ancestors.
View DetailsSign up for the Family Tree Newsletter
Plus, you'll receive our 10 Essential Genealogy Research Forms PDF as a special thank you!
Get Your Free Genealogy Forms
"*" indicates required fields
Guide to Researching Methodist Ancestors Premium
If your ancestors were Methodists, a variety of church records and histories can reveal their lives: The church’s methodical record-keeping works to your benefit today.
View Details
How to Get Your Family History Book Into Libraries
Give your research a long-lasting legacy: Follow these six steps to get your family history book into the library stacks.
View Details
Family Archivist: Creating A Digital Family Archive Premium
Major libraries and archives are digitizing their collections and sharing them online. Can a family do the same with its treasures?
View Details
The Genealogical Proof Standard: An Expert Explanation for Guiding Your Research
Let the Genealogical Proof Standard be your guide to evaluating and citing genealogy sources. Here's what the GPS is and how it will benefit your research.
View Details