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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20 Conversation Starters for Your Next Genealogy Interview
Sometimes you’ll have the luxury of planning a genealogy interview in advance—complete with questions, a recorder, and a quiet room….
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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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Choosing a Scanner for Your Family History Archive
If you’ve started sorting through a lifetime of family photos, letters, and keepsakes, you’ve probably realized—paper doesn’t last forever. Newspaper…
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Choosing Genealogy Software to Follow Your Ancestors
When you’re starting out in family history research, one of the first big decisions you’ll face is where and how to…
