Genealogy Advice and Tips

Connection to family and their histories can be rewarding, educational, and a self discovery, Researching the family history is not always just about finding out a bunch of... keep reading →

Genealogists researching in North or South Carolina often run into a frustrating problem - a state line that moved, and moved often. keep reading →

Upon arriving in America many immigrants found their names had been changed on documents. This may have been due the surname being too lengthy or being unreadable, it was the... keep reading →

The kinds of genealogy supplies that you would need in your genealogy research are much different from the kinds of supplies that you would need in most of your... keep reading →

If your family arrived in the United States before 1900 you may want to search Ships and Passenger Lists that have immigrant records. keep reading →

Most effective method in using the free trial opportunities on ancestry search sites. keep reading →

A beginner's guide to creating your family tree. Includes tips on websites, gedcom files and where to find photos. keep reading →

The Social Security Death Index can unlock a wealth of information for the genealogist. keep reading →

I'll cut to the chase, I've been doing this family history stuff for a few years and I've got some sources that I use on a regular basis. I like to mix and match my sources... keep reading →

Social Security, believe it or not, can provide a wealth of information for the genealogist, both amateur or professional. How exactly, you might be asking. Well, I'll tell... keep reading →