What to do if you discover conflicting genealogy information

So you’re happily plugging along and digging deep into your family tree when all of a sudden you come to an abrupt halt. Your information is conflicting. Perhaps you have one document, which says your great-great grandmother Sue has three children, and another document says she has six. What to do? Full Story »

Using City Directories to Locate Accurate Genealogy Information

Throughout the United States and Canada, many major cities, and even some smaller ones, have been tracking the information of their residents for centuries. In fact, in some of the older major cities in the United States you can find records that date back to the 1700’s. Full Story »

Using Military Records To Build Your Family Tree

Are you trying to build a family tree and searching for information on long lost relatives? Military records may be exactly what you need to fill in the gaps. Whether it’s a good thing or not, almost ever generation in every major country has gone to war. Full Story »

Finding and Understanding Immigration Records

As your family history research progresses, eventually you’re going to find relatives from other countries. At this point, immigration records can be immensely useful. The trick? Finding these records and understanding them. Here’s how. Full Story »

How Accurate Is Census Information And Will It Help Me In Finding My Family Members?

If you’re looking for more information to further your family tree research project, you’ve probably looked for birth records, death records, perhaps even military records. Have you looked for census information? Full Story »

Understanding Death Records In Genealogy Research

Death records can be obtained from military records, cemeteries, the vital statistics offices, and even via public records like newspapers, and city directories. Full Story »

Understanding Birth Records In Genealogy Research

One of the most useful and perhaps most common type of document used in genealogy research is our family’s birth records. They not only tell when a family member was born, they also identify the parents. Full Story »

How to find free basic genealogy information

Genealogy, the study of one’s ancestors, can be immensely satisfying. It can also be incredibly time consuming and potentially expensive. That being said, sometimes the best results are the easiest to find and the least expensive. Full Story »

Do I Need The Help Of A Professional Genealogist?

Undertaking a family genealogy project can be quite an adventure. Sometimes the information comes easily, particularly if your family is skilled at keeping records or you come from a prominent family. However, most of the time uncovering your… Full Story »

What To Do When You Have A Common Surname

For all of the Smiths and Jones out there, it IS possible to conduct genealogy research without pulling out your hair. Yes, you will have to be more diligent, and patient than say, those researching the Humdingers of the world. However, it IS possible to discover… Full Story »