Family Tree Research

Wondering if there are groups of family historians all researching the same thing? Learn what the Gedmatch Ancestor Projects are and how they can help.

What is a second cousin? Our second cousins are actually closely related to us, even if we don’t know all of them. Here, learn all about second cousins!

You’ve likely seen several documents with the same name as that of your ancestor. In this post, learn how to know which record belongs to your ancestor.

Are you brand-new to the exciting hobby of genealogy? If you have just recently decided to start learning about your ancestors, this list of family tree research tips for beginners will save you time and money. Plus, following these tips will help you learn even more about your family tree. What’s not to love? In …

Do you want to know how to look up your ancestors for free? In this post, I’ll teach you ways to find information about your ancestors without having to pay a subscription. It seems like every online records website wants to charge a hefty monthly fee. While some of those sites can be worth the …

Want to know how to get started in genealogy? Here, how to start your family tree research, including where to find records and where to build your tree.

Want to know what genealogy records are? Learn the definition of genealogy records, as well as which are the best records to look for and where to find them

What is a third cousin? Want to see an example of third cousins? How many third cousins do you have? Find these answers and more in this post!

If you are doing family tree research, you might stumble upon some unfamiliar terms.  Cousins removed – what in the world?  In this post, you will learn what a third cousin once-removed is, how many third cousins once-removed you might have, along with the best way to locate your third cousins. What is the definition …

Do you want to know if you can export a family tree from Ancestry? Want a step-by-step guide for how to do it? Learn how to download your Ancestry tree!