Preserving Your Family Photos

by Family Tree Editors
 

Old photos do more than offer a glimpse into the past; they also immortalize important family memories. But what if they are faded, torn or in generally poor shape? This new page brings together all of our photo-preservation content into one, convenient place.

Tracing Ancestors in Old Photographs

by Family Tree Editors

We've gathered all of our articles on researching family photos into one, convenient page. Learn how to identify people in photos, how to date photos using clues in fashion and much, much more.

How to Use Military Records

by Family Tree Editors

Military records can reveal a lot about your war ancestors. That said, tracking them down and interpreting them can be challenging. Here are some tips to help.

Premium: 5 Questions to Determine Your Ancestor’s Correct Birthdate

by Lindsey Harner

When records list different birth dates for your ancestor, how can you determine which is correct? Lindsey Harner provides five questions that can guide you to the right answer, as well as a case study from her own genealogy research.

Premium: How to Fact-Check Family Stories in Three Case Studies

by Richard Hite

Sometimes, cherished family stories turn out to be tall tales. In this article, author Richard Hite explains how to separate truth from fiction with three examples from his own family history.