Genealogy Blog

Acadian Genealogy And The Intriguing Story It Tells

Acadian Genealogy has its roots in the small niche of French immigrants across the Atlantic Ocean to the colony of Acadia that began and continued … Read more

The Genealogy Interview and Three Ingredients to Success

by David Haas

One of the most rewarding types of ancestry and family tree research is conducting the genealogy interview. If you haven’t added this to your task … Read more

Tidbits: Don’t Neglect The Neighboring Record

by Geneosity

Don’t Neglect The Neighboring Genealogical Record, 2nd edition. Updated 2017

Something that happens often is that while researching your family tree you find yourself looking at the image records over and over again. That’s something that I do frequently. They are just plain interesting to review, and So Often I eventually discover a hidden nugget of information that I wasn’t originally looking for! I prefer to review the original record when it’s not too inconvenient. Original image records are one of the greatest things brought to the internet for genealogy research. Things that can be seen with your own eyes are the handwritten records of the census, voter registrations, draft cards, passport applications and more.

I’ve Hit a Brick Wall… Now What?

by Geneosity

Brick Walls in Genealogy and Family Tree research, 2nd edition. Updated 2017 It happens to everyone. You’re chugging along, having a fantastic time learning about … Read more

The Best Free Genealogy Sites and Online Resources

by Geneosity

“Ouch! That genealogy website subscription is really expensive! Do I really want to pay that just to find out where great-grandpa came from?” If you are … Read more

Interesting Facts About Scottish Marriages

by Christine Woodcock

Unlike the rest of the UK, Scottish marriage laws were much more lenient. Under Scots law, there were three forms of “irregular marriage”. An irregular … Read more

Citing a Genealogy Source

by Geneosity

Now that you know the importance of documenting where you’ve gotten the information used in your family tree, let’s take a look at what goes … Read more

Third Cousin Once Removed? How do I know?

by Kim Hanks

One of the first questions I get asked, when people find out of my interest in genealogy is “what about all that cousins first removed … Read more

Dig Up Your Past for Free Using FindaGrave.com

by Geneosity

One of the best free resources for finding burial records, obituaries, and more is FindAGrave.com. The entries come from predominantly North American cemeteries, but there … Read more

Do You Have Canadian Roots? Plan to Attend the Great Canadian Genealogy Summit

by Christine Woodcock

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! The Great Canadian Genealogy Summit will be held at the Courtyard Marriott, Brampton from Oct 21-23 2016. On October 21, we have … Read more

Using Search Engines and Social Media for Family Research

by Geneosity

When you think, “I’d really like to do some genealogy research today,” what comes to mind first? If you’re like most people, you probably thought … Read more

Scottish Emigration Schemes

by Christine Woodcock

Following the Highland Clearances, many of these families took advantage of emigration schemes which saw them transported to Canada, the Colonies of America and Australia. Young … Read more

Researching Scottish Death, Burial and Lair Records

by Christine Woodcock

Some of the best resources for genealogy research are death records. This isn’t limited to statutory records, but included burial records, cemetery records, and lair records … Read more

Next-level Hints for Using Census Records

by Geneosity

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You’re pretty well-versed in the basics of using census records to help you in your genealogy research. You are ready to take it to the … Read more

Census Records: A Wealth of Information

by Geneosity

Census records can really be a great source of information. If you’ve never reviewed a census record, here is what you should know: Names of … Read more

Beginners Tips for Creating an Online Family Tree

by Geneosity

Once you’ve started your research process, you’ll find that you want a way to keep everything together and nicely organized. You may even find that … Read more

Are You Using Soundex for Ancestry Name Search?

by Geneosity

Do you use soundex? *crickets chirping* If utter silence and some amount of confusion were your reaction when you read that, you’re not alone. Many … Read more

The Unsung Genealogy Heroes

by Christine Woodcock

Last month, we learned of the Genealogy Rock Stars. This is an annual event hosted by blogger John Reid of Anglo-Celtic Connections. This year, the … Read more

What About Ancestry DNA Tests?

by Geneosity

I think everyone in the genealogy community has wondered about ancestry DNA tests. Should you get one? Do they help? How accurate is DNA testing … Read more

Six Steps for Contacting Distant Relatives

by Geneosity

It may have been a long search, but you’ve accomplished something exciting – you’ve found a distant relative, and you’re ready to reach out. The … Read more