Beware: Personal Opinions are coming your way in this article! In my book The Genealogist's Google Toolbox I emphasize...
What the U.S. Federal Government Could Learn from Genealogists
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Research Skills Articles
10 Top Tips for Breaking Down Your Genealogy Brick Wall
"One of the most incredible and likely true stories I've ever seen!" announced Dave Obee as he met with Genealogy Gems...
Here’s What’s New (and Better!) at Chronicling America Historic Newspaper Website
Many of us know the fabulous Chronicling America newspaper site. Hosted by the Library of Congress, it catalogs all...
WorldCat + FHL Catalog = True Genealogical Love!
It’s a match made in genealogical heaven: two of our most important online tools for finding family history resources,...
Get a Blast from the Past in Genealogy Gems Episode 140
Way back in 2007 (I know, it's ancient times in online terms) I started recording a little show called The Genealogy...
National Archives Genealogy Workshops on YouTube
Is the National Archives a research frontier you haven’t conquered yet? Well, that frontier just got a lot easier to...
Get Some Extra Help Finding Your Family in the 1940 Census (4/15/12)
News Release – For Immediate Release: April 4, 2012 Santa Monica, CA. April 4, 2012: The 1940 Census has finally been...
Go Inside the Titanic-Related Holdings at the National Archives in New York City (4/10/12)
National Archives Launches New Video Short “Titanic at the National Archives – 100 Years” Washington, DC. . . On the...
MyHeritage releases mobile app for searching the 1940 census and more (4/15/12)
Here is a nifty new tool for family history research on the go! From the MyHeritage press release: MyHeritage, the...
