There is more than one way to track down your ancestors. Many genealogists spend time searching for vital records and documents that will help them connect one ancestor to another. Others purchase home DNA kits in order to discover relatives whom they are genetically related to but have never met.
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Do you watch "Who Do You Think You Are?" It is currently in season three, and has been a very popular series. It is a show that was directly connected to Ancestry.com and it appeared on NBC. Unfortunately, NBC announced that it will not renew "Who Do You Think You Are?" for season four.
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14 May 2012 09:37 PM
As parents, we want our children to grow up with a strong sense of family. We want them to know where they came from just as much as we want them to discover who they are.
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14 May 2012 05:25 PM
Every week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of your favorite genealogy podcast.
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13 May 2012 10:14 PM
Are you a genealogist who is looking for something interesting to do this week? There could be a genealogy event, class, or conference located near where you live. Check over this list to see if has an event that will be taking place nearby.
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12 May 2012 08:56 PM
In honor of Mother's Day, I would like to acknowledge the valuable that many mothers play in ensuring that knowledge of their family history is passed from generation to generation.
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12 May 2012 06:15 PM
If you are going to track down information about your ancestor, it helps to know his or her surname. Genealogists know that it can be difficult to track down female ancestors who have changed their maiden name. The Southern Genealogist's Exchange Society, Inc.
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11 May 2012 05:41 PM
Genealogy research can be extremely serious. It can also be used in ways that are just plain fun. A website called Kin2 will let you explore the family tree of the characters in the new "Dark Shadows" movie.
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10 May 2012 08:10 PM
The genealogy research that you do is important! You might be creating the only record of your family tree that has ever existed. In addition to learning more about your own family, you can use your genealogy related skills to help out others. Here are a few suggestions about how to do that.
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09 May 2012 09:33 PM
Genealogy is the study of family. Most genealogists spend a great deal of time working on their own family tree. Professional genealogists often work on other people's family trees.
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