A Quick Introduction to Free DNA Websites

How to Research Your DNA for Free Online

Genealogy can be an expensive hobby, especially when it comes to researching your DNA. Luckily, there are some great websites out there where you can analyze your data, get matches, and improve your understanding of DNA — all for free.

Webinar Recording - Disaster Planning for the Genealogist

If disaster strikes, are you ready with a plan to save your family keepsakes? None of us knows when the next fire, tornado, earthquake or flood may happen to us or our home. But we can prepare and plan ahead to save and preserve our genealogical records. Learn from an archivist how to come up with your own disaster plan and safeguard your family research records from destruction.

5 Questions to Determine Your Ancestor’s Correct Birthdate

When records list different birth dates for your ancestor, how can you determine which is correct? Here are five questions that can guide you to the right answer.

Ultimate Genealogy Websites Guide E-book

Genealogists have no shortage of online resources available to them. In fact, a search for genealogy websites results in more than 600 million hits. Online records and key information about your ancestors have never been more available, but how can you know which genealogy websites are worthwhile and which you should pass on? This guide provides the answers and resources you need to maximize your research on the Internet, with comprehensive lists of genealogy websites that can provide clues for expanding your family tree. 

Premium: 12 Records for Identifying an Ancestor’s Occupation

Identifying what your ancestor did for work is an important part of genealogy research. Here are 12 different record types you can use to learn more about your ancestor's occupation.

From the Archive: Find German-Speaking Ancestors Outside Germany – An Interview with James Beidler

In this episode from the podcast archives, James Beidler offers practical tips for tracking down German-speaking ancestors who lived outside Germany. Plus: learn how to preserve special family treasures and navigate David Rumsey’s Map Collections Project, a priceless genealogical tool.