Easy Genealogy Research Tips and Tricks

Explore new ways to research and write about your family history. Check out our blog's categories on genetic genealogy, online research, and writing family history.

Writing Family History

Your Ancestor’s Circle: Should You Write Friends and Neighbors into a Family History?

When you're crafting your family history, it’s easy to get caught up in documenting direct ancestors—their births, marriages, and deaths....

Writing Family History

Discover How Cemetery Histories Help to Write a Family History

Uncover your family's hidden gems by exploring cemetery histories. Enhance your family story with unexpected depth and details.

Writing Family History

What Can Newspapers Add to a Story About an Immigrant Ancestor?

Historic newspapers might be the key to unlocking a vibrant genealogy story about immigrant ancestors.

Online Genealogy Research

Settings Experienced Genealogists Should Change on Ancestry Right Now

Discover the settings for Ancestry.com that can help you make your tree public or private, reduce your email notifications, or edit your pub

Writing Family History

How to Sensitively Add DNA Discoveries to Family History Stories

Craft family sagas with an understanding of the intricacies of DNA evidence, infusing your narratives with respect and compassion.

Writing Family History

Turn an Obit Into A Story - Family History Writing Challenge

Unlock the magic of storytelling with the Family History Writing Challenge. Turn obituaries into enjoyable narratives.