13 Genealogy Myths and Misconceptions
We expose the truth behind 13 genealogy falsehoods and fallacies that could sabotage your family tree.
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Genealogy Dictionary Challenge Premium
Sharpen your genealogy vocab with these 28 terms you'll find during research.
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17 Genealogy Habits to Make in 2017 Premium
Your genealogy life will be more organized and efficient when you make these 17 habits part of your research routine in 2017.
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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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What to Say When You Contact a Newfound Cousin for the First Time Premium
Now that you’ve found a distant cousin, what’s the best way to get his or her attention? I’ve reached out to thousands of cousins as part of my mission to help build the biggest family tree in history and throw the Global Family Reunion in New York...
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101 Best Genealogy Tips from Family Tree Magazine Premium
Boost your research with the top family history research tips from our archives, in honor of the magazine's 15th anniversary.
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17 Genealogy Things To Do If You Have Only a Few Minutes
Sometimes life gets in the way, and you can't find a decent stretch of time to sit at your computer or go to the library and do some genealogy. Our Sept. 30 webinar Weekend Genealogy Breakthroughs will show you 13 shorter projects you can accomplish in an evening or...
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Nine Old-School Genealogy Research Strategies
Don't bark up your family tree in futility. Try these nine old-school strategies to break through your brick walls.
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Discover Your Culture with Ethnic Heritage Organizations Premium
Think your family lacks ethnic identity? Heritage organizations can help you get in touch with your cultural roots.
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Now What? Recording Children Born Out of Wedlock Premium
How to record a child born out of wedlock on your family tree.
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