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Research Skills Articles
5 Most Popular Searches in Historical Newspapers–and Tips for Improving Yours!
The British Newspaper Archive celebrated its 3rd birthday recently by looking back at how people are searching its 9...
What to Do When Genealogy Records Were Burned
Recently Sue from Elk Grove, Illinois wrote in with a question about what to do when records were lost due to fire (or...
DNA Testing for Adoptees: Advice from Your DNA Guide
Knowing your genealogical question can make DNA testing for adoptees (and anyone else) more focused and relevant....
Premium Perks! Genealogy Technology Tools Video, Life Story Writing AND Scottish Research
Are you a Genealogy Gems Premium member--or have you thought about becoming one? If so, you'll want to know about the...
HOW are We Related?? Use a Cousin Calculator
Recently, I heard from Shirley in Austin, Texas (U.S.) with a question about how her relatives are related to each...
Genealogical Double-Dating?!? The Julian Calendar Explained
Do you know about the Julian calendar and how it can REALLY throw your genealogy research off? I knew about this but...
How to Record Phone Calls on Skype and Smartphones
Looking for ways to record phone calls for family history interviews? Janice emailed me to ask that very question, and...
Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode 171 – Coping with Change and Genealogy Storytelling
The newest episode of the Genealogy Gems podcast is now ready for listening! This is a really special episode with a...
