The mysterious deaths of a father and son present a perfect opportunity for using Google for genealogy. Recently I...
Two Mysterious Deaths in the Family! Time to Use Google for Genealogy
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Listeners & Readers Articles
Family History in the Annual Christmas Letter? What a Great Idea!
Why not share the gift of family history story in this year's Christmas letter or holiday cards? Genealogy Gems...
The Case of the Missing Parents Continues: 2 Powerful Research Strategies
This Gems listener just can't find her grandmother's parents. It may be time to apply two powerful approaches to...
A Life Changing Find at the National Archives
On the trail of biological parents, this researcher made a life-changing discovery next to a microfilm reader at the...
Deck the Halls with Family Photos: Family History Wreath
A few years ago, I created a video series that demonstrates how to make a family history wreath (watch below). I was...
“I Was Robbed!” They Took the Computer AND the Backup Drive (Why You Need Cloud Backup)
A Genealogy Gems listener was robbed of both her computer AND external hard drive. "Thank goodness we had a web-based...
DNA Ethnicity Results: Exciting or Exasperating?
Are your DNA ethnicity results exciting, confusing, inconsistent, exasperating...or all of the above? Recently Kate...
How to Use a Microfilm Reader or a Microfiche Reader
Not sure how to use microfilm or microfiche readers? Watch these quick video tutorials before your next trip to the...
Tis’ the Season: Make a Family Calendar
Whether for personal use or a family holiday gift, it's a great time of year to make a family calendar. We heard from...
