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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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Discovering Family Roots with an Ancestry DNA Test
Have you ever wondered what secrets your DNA might reveal? For years, my husband and I have pieced together family…
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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…
