When your ancestor doesn’t appear in a genealogy search, it doesn’t mean the record doesn’t exist. Discover 14 practical strategies for finding hidden and unindexed records, from browsing original images and searching alternative spellings to exploring archives, newspapers, family networks, and full-text search tools. Learn how to move beyond the search box and uncover family-history clues you may have been missing.
Category Archives: Research Techniques
Unveiling My History with The National Archives
Delving into your family’s history can be an exhilarating adventure, but it can also be an arduous journey filled with uncertainty, especially when you’re unsure where to begin or where to find the information you need. If, like me, you’re on a quest to trace your lineage back to ancestors who made the voyage from England to the New World or the Americas, particularly to Canada or the US, you may find yourself facing this perplexing challenge.
Chasing your genealogical roots can be a pursuit both rewarding and confounding, but fret not; this blog post aims to be your guiding light in this genealogical odyssey.
25 Common Mistakes Newbie Family Historians Make
Genealogy is a fascinating pursuit that allows us to uncover the stories of our ancestors and learn more about our family history. However, as with any field of research, there are common mistakes that newbies often make. These mistakes can lead to inaccurate or incomplete information and can cause frustration for researchers. In order to make the most of our genealogical research and avoid common pitfalls, it’s important to be aware of these mistakes and take steps to correct them.
In this article, we will explore 25 common mistakes that newbies make in genealogical research and provide tips on how to avoid them. By learning from these mistakes, we can become better researchers and gain a deeper understanding of our family history.