How to Create & Update Profiles on WikiTree (Without Losing the Best Resources)
If you’ve spent any time working on WikiTree, you’ve probably had this experience: You find the perfect help article…It answers everything……and then it…
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How to Find the Village Your Ancestors Came From
If you’ve ever looked at a record and thought,“That can’t possibly be the name of a real place…” — you’re not…
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Managing Genealogy Sources and Citations in Research
When it comes to genealogy, sources and citations are the backbone of reliable research. They’re not just academic details to…
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Immigrant Ships: Finding Images and Learning the Stories Behind the Vessels
When researching immigration, we often focus on names, dates, and places. But immigrant ships themselves hold powerful storytelling value. Knowing what the…
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Finding Your First Genealogy Records
When you’re just getting started with genealogy, it’s easy to feel like there are thousands of possible places to look…
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Start Gathering Genealogy Details With a Conversation
How to Gather Family Stories Before They’re Lost Post 1 in the Start Your Tree Blog Series Before you sign up…
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Creating a Simple Family Tree Sketch
When you’re starting to gather your family history, the easiest way to make progress is to write down what you already know—even…
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How to Track a Family in the U.S. Census
Finding people in census records is different for each year they were taken. The U.S. Census has been conducted every…
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Capturing Every Word: Choosing the Right Microphone for Genealogy Conversations
Why Microphones Matter in Genealogy Interviews Family history conversations are once-in-a-lifetime moments. The way you record them directly impacts what…
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Recording Video for Family History Records
Capturing video interviews and family stories is one of the most valuable ways to preserve your family history. Video lets…
