How to Stay Focused During a Four-Hour Genealogy Research Session
The best way to stay focused during a long genealogy research session is to plan it before you sit down. Choose one research question, silence […]
The Holiday Interview Checklist: Gear, Questions, and Tips for Capturing Family Stories
Your holiday interview checklist has four parts: gear, questions, a quiet setup, and a plan for saving what you record. Pack a phone or recorder, […]
Your Thanksgiving Genealogy Toolkit: Questions to Ask at the Table
Your Thanksgiving genealogy toolkit is simple: a short list of open questions, a few fact questions, and a way to save the answers. Ask one […]
How to Remember Names and Faces at the Family Reunion
To remember names and faces at the family reunion, listen closely during each introduction, repeat the name aloud, link it to a feature or a […]
Ten Questions to Ask Grandma Before the Holidays End
Ten good questions to ask Grandma before the holidays end cover her name, her childhood home, favorite foods, songs, first job, and proudest moments. Ask […]
How to Organize a Family Reunion Rooted in Real Genealogy Research
There’s something special about bringing relatives together to share stories, laughter, and the sense of belonging that comes with knowing where you come from. A […]
Preserving Your Legacy: Why Hiring a Genealogist is a Gift to Future Generations
We all have a story. Some of it we know—passed down through family tales, old photo albums, or whispered legends around the dinner table. But […]
From Scrapbook to Source: How to Build a Research-Worthy Family Archive—with Expert Help
Your family keepsakes—old photographs, newspaper clippings, letters, scrapbooks, recipe cards, and heirloom documents—are more than sentimental treasures. They’re living history. They hold stories, secrets, and […]
Writing Your Family History? How a Genealogist Can Fill in the Missing Pieces
You’ve decided to write your family history—a decision that’s equal parts exciting, meaningful, and, let’s be honest, a bit overwhelming. Maybe you’ve collected names, dates, […]
Genealogy for Busy People: When Hiring an Expert Makes More Sense Than Going It Alone
You’ve always wanted to trace your family tree. Maybe you’ve imagined uncovering an ancestral village, finding old military records, or finally solving that family mystery […]