A DNA relationship label is a helpful clue, but it is not a final answer. Learn how shared centimorgans, ages, family trees, shared matches, and historical records work together.

A family legacy is more than names and dates. Discover manageable ways to preserve the stories, voices, records, and traditions that will help future generations understand where they came from.

A reflective family history story about the ancestor we most wish we could meet and the questions hidden between the records.

Learn how wills, estate files, inventories, bonds, and guardianship records can reveal relatives, property, debts, and family relationships.

Learn practical ways to record, organize, and protect family stories so the voices and memories behind your family tree can be passed to future generations.

Learn how to examine, digitize, cite, and safely preserve family Bible records while evaluating handwritten genealogy entries as evidence.

Learn how a treasured family recipe can reveal culture, migration, relationships, and memories—and how to preserve its story for future generations.

Discover why Family History Month matters and find meaningful ways to research, preserve, and share your family’s history with future generations.

Older relatives carry DNA from earlier generations that younger family members may not inherit. Learn why testing them first can preserve irreplaceable genetic clues.

Learn how to mine obituaries for maiden names, relatives, migration clues, occupations, churches, and other details that can advance your family history research.

Learn how to find, photograph, interpret, and verify cemetery records so you can uncover family relationships, dates, locations, and new genealogy clues.

Learn what NPE research involves, how DNA and traditional genealogy work together, and why unexpected parentage discoveries require careful, ethical research.

Learn how historical newspapers can uncover obituaries, community news, family relationships, and details that bring your ancestors’ stories to life.

Discover how death certificates can provide valuable genealogy clues—and why every detail should be compared with additional family history records.

Learn how census records can help you trace your ancestors, reconstruct households, follow migrations, and uncover clues for further genealogy research.

An old family photograph contains more than faces. Clothing, buildings, expressions, inscriptions, and even the photographer’s mark can reveal when it was taken, where the family lived, and what mattered to them.

A genealogy research log is more than a list of websites you have visited. It is a record of your questions, searches, discoveries, and next steps—and it may be the tool that finally helps you break through a stubborn brick wall.

Learn how to create a genealogy research plan that saves time, prevents mistakes, and helps you discover more about your ancestors.

Learn how census records help genealogists trace ancestors, identify family relationships, estimate birth years, and uncover new research clues.

Learn how to interview relatives for genealogy research. Discover the best questions to ask, recording tips, and why family memories are just as valuable as historical records.