How (and Why) to Make a Genealogy Timeline

How (and Why) to Make a Genealogy Timeline

Timelines help you organize your research and put your ancestor's life in context. Use this advice to build the prefect timeline template.

Online Course: Find Your Immigrant Ancestors

Many people become interested in genealogy because they want to learn more about where their family came from—specifically, to discover the identify of their immigrant ancestors. This course will teach you how to identify the immigrant ancestors in your family tree using US records, identify their hometown, and how to pinpoint when and where he or she left (especially those who arrived after 1850).

How to Fill Out a Family Tree Chart Template

Learn how to make a family tree that's accurate and thorough with this guide. Learn best practices, as well as how to use traditional charts and forms.

Beginner's Guide to Genealogy eBook

Start your family history research! This easy-to-understand guide will help you find your ancestors efficiently and with confidence. Inside, you'll find expert advice on the basics of genealogy, with tutorials for building a family tree, finding and understanding key genealogy records, and organizing your files and research, plus a roundup of can't-miss beginner-friendly genealogy websites. 

Premium: All About Ethnicity Estimates

What can you do with ethnicity estimates? Which company has the best? Our DNA expert weighs in.

From the Archive: Becoming a Forensic Genetic Genealogist — An Interview with Dr. Claire Glynn

Have you ever wondered what it would take to become a forensic genealogist? In this episode from our podcast archives, Dr. Claire Glynn joins us to discuss a new program that trains participants how to apply genetic and traditional genealogy to forensic investigations. Plus: genealogy writing strategies, Findmypast tips and much more.