Genealogy Research
Explore genealogy research tips designed to help you get the most out of your research. Find tutorials and in-depth posts on all things genealogy. Successful genealogy research requires solid research skills. Don't let that thought overwhelm you! [We're not in high school anymore. No grades will be given.] Like you, we all want to connect to our past through our ancestors. We want the current generations of our family to be grounded in their family history. We want to build and document the family tree for future generations to come. Let Are You My Cousin? take you through tutorials and teach you how to find your ancestors and build your family tree. You will find articles on research strategies, where and how to find the records your ancestors generated, and how to analyze those records. I want to make sure you are not missing out on potential genealogical clues to finding your ancestors. Most importantly, I want to help you not be overwhelmed! You will also learn about uncommon genealogy resources and how to think "outside of the genealogy box". Solving brick wall ancestor problems can require uncommon strategies. You will find a mixture of guides and tutorials on the website. Learn from tutorials such as:
- How To Do Free Genealogy Research on Ancestry.com Yes, genealogy does not have to be expensive.
- How To Determine Your Ancestor's Birth Date (Even When No Birth Records Exists)
- Your Guide To Cemetery Research – Are You Missing Important Genealogical Clues? [One of our most popular posts!]
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RootsTech Connect 2021 + Super Fun Offers!
RootsTech 2021 is almost here! It’s sort of like Christmas for genealogy researchers! It’s all so exciting! Let’s keep that holiday feeling with TWO “Black Friday” – RootsTech – type offers for your consideration. Offer #1 – A Live Masterclass Happening in March Live Masterclass: “Out of the Box” Tools for Your Genealogy Research (To be presented on – 17 March 2021.) – $37, now $27 (Expires 27 Feb 2021) If you cannot attend the Live masterclass, don’t worry. You will have access to the replay. Offer #2 – Genealogy Coaching Genealogy Coach for a Day! – $197, now $147. Here’s your chance to “rent my brain” for a day. …
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How To Find and Use Historical Newspapers in Your Genealogy Research
Learn how to find and use historical newspapers in your genealogy research. Find clues and details to fill in the gaps of an ancestor’s life. I avoided including old newspapers in my genealogy research for long time. I was rather intimidated by them! Using old newspapers in our research in crucial, especially when searching for those brick wall ancestors. But let’s face it…..finding and reading those old newspapers can be tedious. [I know that’s what you’re thinking, because I thought it, too!] By the end of this post, I hope I’ve changed your mind. ☺ Why We Procrastinate Using Historical Newspapers In Our Research Historical newspapers are hard to…
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Irish Genealogy Research Tips From FindMyPast
Struggling in your Irish genealogy research? Finding Irish ancestors is challenging, but possible. Strategies to find your Irish roots. Researching an Irish ancestor can be difficult. No genealogy researcher is likely to deny that. Why? Unfortunately, the Irish have suffered significant record losses. I hear you asking, “Is it even possible to research my Irish ancestor?” Yes. Yes, it is! Jen Baldwin of FindMyPast joined me recently on a Facebook/YouTube Live, and we discussed ways to research Irish ancestors and how to access FindMyPast records to do that. [You will find the full replay video below.] Before we get into the records, let me share with you a few…
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Did You Miss The Most Popular Genealogy Posts of 2020?
Don’t miss out on the most popular genealogy posts of 2020! A variety of genealogy articles from old famly photos to free genealogy sites. The end of year finds many people looking back over the previous year. While 2020 has been a challenging year to say the least, I’m choosing to focus on the positives – and genealogy, of course. 😃 As I prepare and plan Are You My Cousin? content for the new year, I looked back at the most popular posts of 2020. Some surprised me, and some did not. I won’t keep you in suspense any longer…. My favorite genealogy post on the list? It’s Free Genealogy Records…