How do you know that’s your ancestor??

How do you know if the record you are looking at is your ancestor?  I’ve got some suggestions that might help you figure it out.  Today we’re talking about correlating evidence using U.S. census and Fold3 records. 

Learn Genealogy – Software vs. Online Services

If you’re new to genealogy you may be asking yourself, how do I get started, what do I collect, where do I find this stuff, and how do I keep it all organized? Today let’s talk about the basic differences between online services and software on your computer.  Both online and software programs will allow […]

Learn Genealogy – Kick Start Guide

Here’s a Family History Kick Start Guide. Work backwards, starting with yourself and work backwards to your parents, grandparents and so on with as much information as you know. Don’t skip to the next generation until you’ve documented everything you have on each person. Collect… Full names and nicknames, as much as you know. Vital Statistics.  Birth, […]