Family Tree Research

Have you ever wondered whether it is possible to research and find out the history of your house? Learn how you can learn about your home’s unique history.

Want to know what a half-sibling is? Here, you will learn the definition of half-siblings, whether they are considered immediate family, and if they share DNA.

Many families from Ireland followed Irish naming patterns. Learn how to understand your Irish ancestors’ naming traditions here!

What is a distant cousin? In this post, learn all about distant cousins, including whether they are considered to be family, and more.

Have you heard of endogamy or seen signs of it in your family tree? In this post, learn the definition of endogamy and why most people have it in their family tree.

Have you recently discovered that you might be a descendant of Charlemagne? Is there a way to find out for sure? Find out in this post!

Not using old newspapers for genealogy research? You might be missing out! Here, find out what you might learn about your ancestors from old newspapers.

Do you want to know why cause of death is important in genealogy? Here, learn all of the reasons why figuring out the cause of death is worthwhile.

Why is oral family history important? In this post, learn why this aspect of family tree research is key to understand our family’s broader story.

Heard the story of Dr. Hicks? Learn who the “Hicks Babies” are, how they got their name, and how they are using DNA to discover their biological origins.