Genealogy Tips and Hints
A collection of tips, hints and how to do all things genealogy. If you have a tip please write it up and send it in! Send in a TipDNA Testing and Ancestry Guide from Consumer Affairs
If you’re ready to learn more about your family ancestry, this guide will walk you through all your options when choosing a DNA testing company or ancestry website. Compare Reviews for Top DNA Tests and Ancestry...
The Genealogy Library Inside Your Computer: How to Increase Your Personal Genealogy Library without Additional Bookshelves
From Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter, by Dick Eastman · February 2, 2017 Thousands of genealogy books are available to you right now. You can search for them and, if you find some that look interesting, you can be reading them within minutes. There is no waiting...
Why YOU Should Join a Facebook Genealogy Group
There are myriad websites, historical societies, and other resources for the would-be genealogist to get help when starting out, or for experienced researchers to continue learning new things from their peers. One of the easiest options that may not occur to you is to...
DNA Basics for a Sound Foundation by The Legal Genealogist, Judy Russell
Judy Russell in her blog, The Legal Genealogist, publishes an article every Sunday relating to DNA for genealogists. This past Sunday she posted an article on DNA Basics for a Sound Foundation. IN this article she outlines a number of basics that you need for a good...
Online Genealogy Dictionaries & Other References
By Dick Eastman · December 30, 2016 The Web is fast replacing reference books. References to almost any information can be found online quickly. In fact, it is often faster to look up information online than to look in a book already on your bookshelf. Of course, an...
10 Free Resources for African American Research
Anyone who has researched their African American ancestors knows what a challenge it can be, but as interest in family history research continues to grow more and more free resources are available to help you on your quest. Read about these 10 free resources from...
How to Use FamilySearch.org
Below are some commonly asked questions about using FamilySearch.org. You can find the answers on LDS.org. While some of these only apply to the LDS Ordinances most will be very helpful using the Family Search Family Tree. How Do I Sign In to FamilySearch.org? What Is...
The Family History Guide is Now Available Online
The Family History Guide is a huge website aimed for beginners and advanced genealogy researchers alike. It is not a simple ebook published in PDF or some other format. Instead, it is a full interactive guide that contains some of its information on the Family History...
Two Websites to Help You Use Your Digital Devices: Computers, Laptops, Tablets, Smartphones and Cameras
Are you new to computers, haven't used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or do you just need a bit of a refresher and need a simple way to learn? Or are you not sure how to use email or do a simple search? Or, do you just want to learn how to...
Free Family History: Genealogy Made Easy Podcasts
If you are not familiar with podcasts, they are similar to a radio show where the host discusses a topic and sometimes has a guest or two. Podcasts are generally in the MP3 audio file format that can be played on a number of devices includes computers, tablets and...