Category: Strategies

Stories to Tell: Our Ancestors War Migrations Premium

In Stories to Tell, we shares a researcher’s tale of unexpected family history discovery. This time, a genealogist discovers how historic events prompted her ancestors’ migrations.

Can’t Find Your Ancestor? Genealogy Experts Suggest These 6 Tips

Got a frustrating ancestry research problem? Follow these six timeless tips from genealogy experts to work through brick walls and build your family tree.

Now What: Researching Famous Historical Ancestors Premium

How do you research the history of a famous ancestor? David A. Fryxell answers your genealogy research questions in Now What.

How to Get Better at Genealogy Without Leaving Home

We're really looking forward to bringing you the Family Tree University Winter 2017 Virtual Conference, coming up March 3-5! If you haven't been to one of our Virtual Conferences, here's what's terrific about it: It brings the learning and camaraderie of a genealogy conference right to you home. No need...

Q&A: Should I Split a Large Family Tree?

One expert weighs in on whether (and how) you should split a large family tree into multiple files using programs like Ancestry.com or Family Tree Maker.