Writing and publishing your genealogy is a fantastic way to preserve your family history for future generations and to share it with others. However, doing so is no simple task!...

Created by Susan Donnelly, Genealogist Published: April 2021 PDF Download, 11 pages For many living in New England during the 17th through 19th centuries, their livelihood and even survival was...

Created by Lindsay Fulton, Vice President for Research and Library ServicesPublished: January 2021PDF Download, 20 pagesWhen most family historians think about the census, they think of the population schedule—the enumeration...

More than 30 million Americans have Irish Ancestry, and many of us have ancestors who were affected by the Great Famine of 1845-1852. During this time, many relied on Ireland’s...

When researching family history, it can be easy to get swept up in the discoveries you’re making and to forget to stay organized. You may think you’ll remember your initial...

When it comes to Colonial New England research, there is a gold mine of published resources to explore. As a group, early New Englanders are perhaps some of the most...

Created by Ann Lawthers, GenealogistPublished: June 2021PDF Download, 12 pages Do you have ancestors from the Deep South? In this webinar, Genealogist Ann Lawthers addresses key challenges in researching families...

Unclear as to what date “21 1mo 1708/9” refers to? What about “4 Mary”? While dates are foundational to your family history research, they’re not always straightforward in the record...

The first Scandinavians arrived in North America nearly 1,000 years ago on Viking ships. Today, an estimated 11 million Americans have Scandinavian ancestry. This webinar will provide an introduction to...

As genealogists, we may be the only people around who can find an upside to the old adage, “in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death...

When we first begin family history research or start work on a new line, we tend to be eager and excited. But that enthusiasm can cloud our thinking and fuel...

If you’ve ever stopped into a Scottish goods store, you may have been given the impression that finding your Scottish clan or tartan is as simple as finding your surname...