Use this free online tool to calculate lot size for an ancestor's piece of property. The drawing tools overlaid on...
Research Skills Articles
Census Research Tip: Why Look at the Same Thing Twice
When may it pay off to look at the same records or indexes twice? When you can compare them on different genealogy...
YDNA for Genealogy: 3 Scenarios When YDNA is Useful
Have you been wondering what's up with the Y? After taking an autosomal DNA test, many genealogists want...
3 Tips for Finding WWI Ancestors and Their Stories
How did World War I affect your family's lives? Start your search with these 3 tips for finding WWI ancestors. Our...
4 Ways to Power Up Your Courthouse Research Skillls
These 4 tips for courthouse research will help you get the most out of your searches for U.S. courthouse...
How to Search for Your Ancestors’ Other Children or Spouses: Genealogy Research Strategy
The records we find don't always mention every child or spouse of an ancestor. Use this genealogy research strategy to...
When to Do an mtDNA Test for Genealogy
Should you be doing an mtDNA test for genealogy? Should you have a female relative tested? Here are 3 scenarios in...
3 Strategies for Finding Catholic Church Records
Look for ancestors' parents in Catholic church records. Here's a success story and 3 tips for finding Catholic parish...
Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Episode 131 Now Available
The new Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast Episode 131 is now available for Genealogy Gems Premium members Genealogy Gems...