Tracing the Troublemakers: How To Research Your Criminal Ancestors

Discover how to trace your criminal ancestors to gain a richer picture of your family history.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesJuly 10, 2024National Archives, state archives, historical societies, criminal ancestors, prisoners, Newspapers, censuses, census, court records Comments

Discover The Power Of These 7 Types Of Libraries For Genealogy Research Success

Discover the different types of libraries you can use to find family stories, records, and more.

Genealogy ResourcesJessica NeavesNovember 8, 2023libraries, Archives, public libraries, academic libraries, historical societies, genealogical societies, Genealogy libraries, National Archives, national libraries, Library of Congress, state archives, special librariesComment

5 Things to Look For in Probate Records to Help Trace Your Ancestors

Have you tried looking for the wills and estate records of your ancestors? Estate records should be one of the top records you look for because they can be jam-packed with information!

Genealogy Resources, Research SkillsJessica NeavesNovember 17, 2020Probate records, Wills, Courthouse research, state archives, historical societies Comments

How to Find and Use Hidden Clues in Obituaries

Obituaries are an essential resource in your genealogy toolkit. They’re an amazing source of family history info.

Research SkillsJessica NeavesSeptember 22, 2020Obituaries, Newspapers, search tips, Chronicling America, FamilySearch, Elephind, Find a Grave, ancestry, Newspapers.com, historical societies, booksComment