Q: “Who owns my content when I post it on a genealogy website?”

Genealogy Question of the Day

Q: “Who owns my content when I post it on a genealogy website?”

Online Course: U.S. Courthouse Records

Courthouses around the United States are the guardians of many of the most important (and sometimes the only) existing records of our ancestors’ lives. But between legal terminology, busy clerks and inconsistent records from county to county, a courthouse can be an intimidating place to research. Gain the tools and confidence to overcome these obstacles in this 4-week online course.

How to Find Your Ancestors for Free

How do you find your ancestors for free? Here’s your guide to free genealogy websites, records, software, services and much more!

Essential Family Tree Forms for Genealogy Research

Can’t get enough forms to organize family facts and chart your progress? This download contains 100+ templates, checklists and worksheets to track your research—from conflicting death dates to DNA matches, censuses to source citations.

Premium: Finding Unexpected Genealogy Details in Vital Records

If carefully reviewed, birth, marriage and death records can contain a wealth of information. Here are some unexpected details in vital records.