How to Use Notion Software for Genealogy Projects

9 Tips for Getting Started on Writing Your Family History

Telling your ancestor's story helps ensure your research gets passed on. Put it all together with these tips for writing your family history!

Online Course: Become a 20th Century Census Expert

Join instructor Gena Philibert-Ortega as she takes you beyond names and places with this in-depth course on 20th Century census records. Learn how each census reflects American society, how to mine each entry for important details, and how to combine them with additional records and social history to tell your ancestor’s story.

How to Use Notion for Family History Projects

This article offers tips for navigating Notion and specific ideas for using it as a family history storage and research tool.

NEW! Beginner Genealogy Gift Bundle

Do you know anyone new to genealogy or a little curious about their family history? We designed a new gift bundle to help get them started! The Beginner Genealogist Gift Bundle contains three great resources, including:

• The Beginner's Guide to Genealogy eBook
• Essential Family Tree Forms (contains 100+ forms!)
• US Census Genealogy Cheat Sheet

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

Sometimes, cherished family stories turn out to be tall tales. Separate truth from fiction in your family lore with the tips in these three case studies.

From the Archive: Exploring the Freedmen’s Bureau – An Interview with Shelley Viola Murphy

In this episode from the podcast archives, Shelley Viola Murphy highlights the Freedmen’s Bureau and its accessibility for genealogical research. Also: learn how one TikTok user is using the platform to explore cemeteries and uncover stories from the past.