Ancestors

Do you want to learn more about your Dutch ancestors? In this post, I'll show you how to trace your dutch ancestors with DNA and genealogy.

What are the most important things you can learn about your ancestor? How can this information help you build your family tree? In this post, I'll share with you the top five things that I recommend learning about each of your ancestors. When I first began working on my family tree, I found myself obsessed …

Did you know that baptismal records can be a great way to break down a brick wall, or tough mystery, in your family tree? Here, learn what you can find out from these religious records and how they can help you learn more about your ancestors. Piecing together our ancestor's lives can be a difficult, …

Are you wondering whether it is possible to use your DNA to prove that you are descended from someone? You have come to the right place - read this post!

Can you prove that you are descended from someone who was on the Mayflower? Here, learn how genealogy and DNA can help prove you are a Mayflower descendant.

One of the most popular reasons for doing a DNA test is to determine ethnicity.  Many people start out on their DNA journey trying to learn about their ethnicity and end up discovering new family members, or learning something really cool about their family history.  Is there such a thing as a DNA test for …

I've been really interested in family tree research (otherwise known as genealogy) for about four years now.  During these four years, I have found myself doing a lot of studying of historical events in order to understand the background of the events in my family tree.  For example, many of my ancestors migrated to the …