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How to Know When You Need a Genealogist

Written by Tiffany on July 9, 2021.

It’s not easy to know when you need the help of a genealogist for your ancestor research. There are many factors that go into making that decision. So I’m here to share some clues and situations that might inspire you to hire out your genealogy research.First of all, let’s clear up a misconception we all have when wanting to hire...

4 Easy Steps to Join a Lineage Society

Written by Tiffany on July 2, 2021.

Happy 4th of July! This holiday always makes me think of the lineage societies such as Sons/Daughters of the American Revolution. Then my thoughts turn to helping people go through the process of becoming members of these two societies because that’s what I do as a genealogist. Joining a lineage society can be daunting if you’re not familiar...

5 Popular Websites that Beginning Genealogists Love

Written by Tiffany on June 25, 2021.

I love that people are working hard to make genealogy easier and easier through digitizing records and making them available online. It means that most family historians can find their family faster and more conveniently. So I’m sharing my top websites that I recommend for beginning genealogists.Family SearchThis is my ultimate favorite website!...

How to Find Genealogy Records for Beginners

Written by Tiffany on June 18, 2021.

When you’re first starting out in your genealogy research it can sometimes be overwhelming to know where to go to find what you’re looking for. This is especially true when you have multiple people or multiple goals to search for. Beginners sometimes have a hard time organizing their research. You first have to decide what you want to...

What Beginner Genealogists Need to Get Started

Written by Tiffany on June 11, 2021.

Beginner genealogists have a hard time getting started because genealogy is so varied and so complex. Especially when you’re beginning your research journey. What do you need? Where do you go to find records? How do you save what you find? There are many questions and not enough answers. So I’m sharing four basic things to help you...

Family Search Blog: A Reliable Resource for YOU

Written by Tiffany on May 28, 2021.

Did you know that Family Search has a blog? I didn’t! It was a couple years ago that I stumbled across it myself and it’s an amazing resource. I think we are accustomed to using Google as our main research tool when learning about a topic. But the Family Search blog has a lot to offer as well in this area. So let me show you what it has...

RootsTech Connect and 4 Valuable Classes from it

Written by Tiffany on May 21, 2021.

Do you want to learn more about genealogy by taking classes? It’s challenging to find the right fit for your time and budget. But at Family Search you get a link to RootsTech Connect, which is the virtual platform for RootsTech 2021. They held the official event in February, but you can still watch classes on a variety of subjects either by...

More of What’s New at Family Search

Written by Tiffany on May 14, 2021.

Family Search is continuing to grow its website. So I share two tools that are often overlooked when using this website. But they are gold when it comes to genealogy. These new at Family Search tools help you move forward in your genealogy journey and can connect you with others who are doing the same. Family Search CommunitiesDo you love using forums...

What’s New at Family Search for Connecting Families

Written by Tiffany on May 7, 2021.

Are you a big fan of the Family Search website? Are you a beginner just learning about it? Or are you a family member looking for family connections on this genealogy powerhouse website? It doesn’t matter where you are on your genealogy journey, you can still appreciate the effort that people have put into this website. So I’m sharing...