Websites new to our list for 2025 are indicated by an asterisk (*). Sites marked with a dollar sign ($) require a subscription or other payment to fully take advantage of their content; otherwise free sites that have some sort of premium tier or paid add-on have this noted in the write-ups.
All summaries written by David Fryxell
To help adoptees and others of unknown descent trace their families, this site brings together consulting services and DNA testing. Other resources include a free blog, search strategies and success stories.
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Genealogy guru and tech expert Dick Eastman serves up the latest news and genealogy discussions. A Plus subscription for $19.95 per year adds exclusive articles.
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Tap expert advice (Evidence Explained) or find obscure records (White Pennsylvania Runaways, 1750–1762) from more than 70 years of genealogy book-publishing. A subscription ($135 per year) lets you access 800 top titles in ebook form.
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Family Tree Magazine contributor Lisa Louise Cooke shares podcasts,articles, YouTube videos and more. Premium members ($49.95 per year) can access enhanced videos and podcasts, along with other goodies.
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Join fellow genealogists for $85 per year and enjoy reduced rates for online courses, NGS magazines and newsletters, elibrary access, and even access to fellow honoree NewspaperArchive
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Solve your photo mysteries with blog posts, podcasts and newsletters from Family Tree Magazine old-photo expert Maureen A. Taylor.
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Experience the ultimate virtual genealogy conference in this searchable collection of presentations from past years of FamilySearch’s annual Salt Lake City event. See a tutorial here.
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