Skip to contentBy KimberlyPublished: In genealogy, we have vital records to confirm information about our ancestors. To put it simply, vital records are a genealogist’s fantasy fulfilled. Sometimes we find information about our ancestors that is too good to be true. That’s when vital records come in handy.Vital records are essential government documents such as birth and death certificates, marriage and divorce certificates, and separation agreements. The government issues and keeps vital records, though individuals should keep certified copies of their family’s genealogical records.When we...…Skip to contentBy KimberlyPublished: In genealogy, we have vital records to confirm information about our ancestors. To put it simply, vital records are a genealogist’s fantasy fulfilled. Sometimes we find information about our ancestors that is too good to be true. That’s when vital records come in handy.Vital records are essential government documents such as birth and death certificates, marriage and divorce certificates, and separation agreements. The government issues and keeps vital records, though individuals should keep certified copies of their family’s genealogical records.When we...WW…

Skip to contentBy KimberlyUpdated: Tracing a family tree can be costly, especially when hiring a genealogist and registering with sites. The internet is full of resources, but researchers must pay a monthly fee for most data-rich sites. We have free tips for tracing a family tree to avoid monthly fees.The best free genealogy website to find a family tree is FamilySearch. People can also use other free resources such as the USA National Archives, the local library, and genealogy centers to trace their family tree.There are so many genealogy resources on the internet that it’s hard to siphon...…Skip to contentBy KimberlyUpdated: Tracing a family tree can be costly, especially when hiring a genealogist and registering with sites. The internet is full of resources, but researchers must pay a monthly fee for most data-rich sites. We have free tips for tracing a family tree to avoid monthly fees.The best free genealogy website to find a family tree is FamilySearch. People can also use other free resources such as the USA National Archives, the local library, and genealogy centers to trace their family tree.There are so many genealogy resources on the internet that it’s hard to siphon...WW…

Skip to contentBy BreanneUpdated: If you’ve done genealogy and family history any amount of time, you know that there is a lot of information to sift through and keep track of. Before you get overwhelmed, or if you already feel like you’re drowning, keep reading to find out how Google Earth can be a lifesaver to help you keep all that information organized and even formatted in fun ways for you and your family.Google Earth helps genealogists and family historians gather, organize, and present information found during research. Its digital tools allow researchers to find locations and...…Skip to contentBy BreanneUpdated: If you’ve done genealogy and family history any amount of time, you know that there is a lot of information to sift through and keep track of. Before you get overwhelmed, or if you already feel like you’re drowning, keep reading to find out how Google Earth can be a lifesaver to help you keep all that information organized and even formatted in fun ways for you and your family.Google Earth helps genealogists and family historians gather, organize, and present information found during research. Its digital tools allow researchers to find locations and...WW…

Skip to contentBy KimberlyUpdated: There are many reasons a person would change their name, such as assimilation to a new environment, legal issues, fear of discrimination, etc. And while most of our other articles focus on finding ancestors who’ve changed their names, could someone find us if we changed our names?If you change your name legally, and your name is changed on all of your official documents, it would be difficult for someone to find you without knowing your new legal name. However, if official or vital documents contain both new and former legal names, then it’s possible you...…Skip to contentBy KimberlyUpdated: There are many reasons a person would change their name, such as assimilation to a new environment, legal issues, fear of discrimination, etc. And while most of our other articles focus on finding ancestors who’ve changed their names, could someone find us if we changed our names?If you change your name legally, and your name is changed on all of your official documents, it would be difficult for someone to find you without knowing your new legal name. However, if official or vital documents contain both new and former legal names, then it’s possible you...WW…

Skip to contentBy KimberlyUpdated: So, you want to find someone you’ve lost touch with. Perhaps it’s an old friend, classmate, or long-lost relative. One problem is that you only know the person’s maiden name. Maybe they changed their name on purpose or got married. Fear not; we will show the best ways to find someone using only their maiden name!It is possible to find someone, living or deceased, knowing only their maiden name using the right vital and public records. Many vital records will use a maiden name in place of or in addition to a married surname. In some cultures, women keep...…Skip to contentBy KimberlyUpdated: So, you want to find someone you’ve lost touch with. Perhaps it’s an old friend, classmate, or long-lost relative. One problem is that you only know the person’s maiden name. Maybe they changed their name on purpose or got married. Fear not; we will show the best ways to find someone using only their maiden name!It is possible to find someone, living or deceased, knowing only their maiden name using the right vital and public records. Many vital records will use a maiden name in place of or in addition to a married surname. In some cultures, women keep...WW…