Genealogy research

If you're new to genealogy, you might be feeling overwhelmed. No need. Start with these entry-level genealogy records, and you'll be climbing your tree in no time. I've worked with numerous beginning genealogists, plus I was one 30 years ago. The following record types are the easiest to access and provide many quick wins while building your family tree. While it's tempting to explore all the hints genealogy websites offer, stay focused on these record collections first. Before we begin…

Free genealogy records and websites to help you search for your ancestors and save money. Find your ancestors the frugal way!

Hey there, storyteller! Are you looking for the Ultimate All-In-One Genealogy Worksheet? First, some bad news… after five years and over 40,000 downloads, the free…

Spreadsheets are perfect for genealogy research to help organize, manage, and visualize discoveries and progress.

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There are tons of great places to find free genealogy records online. In this article, find my favorite websites for finding free information for family tree research.

The question, How far back can you trace your family tree?" can make a serious family historian groan. Learn why/

FamilySearch has billions of records for us to use in our genealogy. But there are 5 overlooked sections of the website that can be beneficial to our research.

Dig deeper in your research to find hidden gems at these four free and underused genealogy websites.

With these ancestry research links, I have been able to score some of my favorite archival facts without spending a penny.