Q: Why are some gravestones shaped like tree stumps?

Genealogy Question of the Day

Q: Why are some gravestones shaped like tree stumps?

Join Us for the Ultimate Organization Workshop! GenealogyBreakthrough: Organize with Purpose

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• Hours of exclusive video instruction, broken up into six, go-at-your-own-pace lessons
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Strange Facts about Presidential Family Trees

Discover what strange relationships lie in the Washington, Lincoln and Roosevelt presidential family trees.

State Research Guides Flash Sale!

Each state has a unique history as well as resources to help you on your genealogy journey. If you're starting to trace your ancestors in a particular state, hit a brick wall, or need new ideas, we have a wide selection of US State Guides to help you! Get 25% off when you buy 2 or more State Guides. Use code STATEGUIDES

Premium: How to Collect and Share Family Recipes, Plus Troubleshooting Tips

Use these tips to collect, preserve, and share your favorite family recipes for future generations.

From the Archives: Find Your Ancestor’s Old World Town of Origin – An Interview with Rich Venezia

In this episode from the archives, professional genealogist Rich Venezia offers some valuable research tips that will help you track down your ancestor’s Old World town of origin and find meaningful records. Plus: learn how to clean tombstones efficiently and respectfully and how you can use DeadFred.com to search for old photos of your ancestors and upload your own photos.