Case Study: Solving a 90-Year-Old Mystery with a DNA Match
How do you solve a 90-year-old family mystery of an unknown grandparent? With perseverance and a DNA match.
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Unraveling the Mystery of a Victorian Ancestor Premium
In our How I Did It series, genealogy experts you know and trust share stories of how they solved a specific problem in their research. This week, Lisa Louise Cooke shares how she uncovered the tragic end of the life of a talented Victorian musician.
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Case Study: Using the Census to Confirm a Correct Identity Premium
Shannon Combs-Bennett shares how she sorted through confusing census records to uncover her ancestor's mother's name.
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How I Did It: Found Answers in Civil War Pension Index Cards Premium
In our How I Did It series, genealogy experts you know and trust share stories of how they solved a specific problem in their research. This week, Rich Venezia shares his investigation into whether or not his ancestor served in the Civil War.
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How I Did It: Tracked Down my Ancestor in Swedish Household Examination Books Premium
In our How I Did It series, genealogy experts you know and trust share stories of how they solved a specific problem in their research. This week, author David A. Fryxell shares how he uncovered the truth about his Swedish ancestor that he thought passed away long before she actually did.
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How I Did It: Used Newspapers to Build the Story of my Ancestor’s Life Premium
Genealogy Roadshow host and author Kenyatta Berry shares how she made groundbreaking discoveries about her ancestors with the help of newspapers.
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Case Study: Identifying Woman’s Parents With a Delayed Birth Record Premium
Contributing Editor Sunny Morton explains how she used collateral research techniques and a delayed birth record to identify an ancestor’s parents—who were also neighbors.
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