A 21-Point Genealogy Search Checklist You know your ancestor existed. You have a name, an approximate date, perhaps a location—and yet every genealogy search seems to produce the same frustrating result: No results found. Don’t assume the record does not exist. Names were misspelled. Ages were wrong. Boundaries changed. Records were never indexed. Handwriting wasContinue reading “Can’t Find Your Ancestor?”
Category Archives: 22 Steps in Researching Your Family Tree
The 15-Step Genealogy Research Workflow
Turn genealogy questions into well-supported answers with this practical 15-step research workflow. Learn how to define your question, identify the right records, search beyond indexes, investigate family and associates, evaluate evidence, document your findings, and develop your next research step. A systematic approach can help you research smarter and break through stubborn family-history brick walls.
25 Essential Resources for Tracing Your Family Ancestry in 2026
Discover 25 essential resources and updated strategies for tracing your family ancestry in 2026. Learn how to use historical records, archives, newspapers, DNA, AI-assisted searches and cluster research to build a more accurate family tree.