September 25, 2026 Most genealogists know about the FamilySearch website. They’re aware that it contains billions of searchable documents and a huge collaborative family tree. It’s free to anyone. That’s why it surprises me how few of them use the FamilySearch website. If they do use FamilySearch, many genealogists restrict their use to historical …
Favorite Genealogy Websites
September 10, 2026 I’ve been doing genealogy for decades. New genealogists frequently ask me which genealogy websites are best. There’s no definitive answer. Depending on what you are trying to accomplish with your genealogy, there are lots of great websites out there. Each of them will have pros and cons. However, for me, there …
Courthouse Research – In Person or Not
August 28, 2026 Some of my favorite genealogical memories include visits to county courthouses. I’ve written about some of those trips in prior posts. There’s nothing like digging through boxes of actual probate packets where each packet is folded into a neat package and tied with a thin black ribbon. Climbing on to a rickety …