There is no better strategy than using the combination of genealogy research tools offered by FamilySearch and Ancestry together. The combination of these two websites alone I estimate to have about 90% of the records that are available online. Remember, not all records are online, so in person research can still be a plus. In this video, I’ll explore the best of both websites to help you build your family tree.
How many records are enough to prove your family history? One of the most misunderstood concepts in genealogy is Reasonably Exhaustive Research—the first standard of the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS)....
Use Revolutionary War records to verify disputed service history. Follow along as I research a soldier at the NC State Archives. Genealogy research often hits a wall when service records...
