How to Read and Understand Marriage Bonds

11 Best Websites for Researching Irish Ancestors

If you’re tracing (or trying to trace) Irish ancestors, you may have heard that “all the records burned in the fire”—the 1922 Four Courts Fire at the Public Record Office in Dublin, an unfortunate event of the Irish Civil War. But as these 11 top websites demonstrate, the opportunity to discover more about your Irish heritage has never been greater.

TONIGHT! Scaling the 1870 Brick Wall in African American Research 

For many, researching before 1870 is a hurdle in African American research. Learn about sources and strategies to trace back into the Antebellum Era in this webinar presented by Ari Wilkins.

How to Read and Understand Marriage Bonds

Marriage bonds are separate documents from marriage licenses, and can contain new clues to use in researching your ancestors. Here’s what to look for.

Surnames Genealogy Cheat Sheet

Learn what your surname means and how to search for ancestors by name with this guide that includes strategies for finding maiden names and common last names.

Premium: The Genealogist’s Guide to Directories

Use old city directories and other publications in your genealogy research with this detailed guide.