Researching your U.S. ancestors from the South can lead to frustrating brick walls. Isolation, the Civil War, and...
Legacy Tree Genealogists Articles
How to Research Your Pioneer Ancestors that Migrated West
To learn how to research your ancestors who migrated west you have to take a deeper look at the Westward...
Finding a Birth Father Using DNA: “How We Did It”
Finding a birth father using DNA is possible but can be hit-or-miss with DNA alone. Read this story about how the...
Develop Your DNA Testing Plan for Genealogy
Developing a DNA testing plan can help ensure that your genetic genealogy testing has targeted goals and maximized...
Mid-Atlantic and Southern Genealogy: Tips & Record Types
Researching your U.S. mid-Atlantic and Southern genealogy can be a challenge (ever heard of “burned counties?”). These...
Beginning German Genealogy: Defining “German”
Beginning German genealogy research starts with a key question: “What does ‘German’ really mean?” A Legacy Tree...
Scots-Irish Genealogy: Getting Started
Researching your Scots-Irish genealogy is easier if you can identify your ancestors as Scots-Irish! The Scots-Irish...
Getting Help with a Genealogy Brick Wall
Sooner or later, we all hit genealogy brick walls: a point in our family history research where we can't seem to make...
Getting Started with Australian Genealogy: Tips from Legacy Tree Genealogist
Ready to start your Australian genealogy research? A Legacy Tree Genealogist walks you through essential Australian...