Articles about analysing sources, information, and evidence, with tools and techniques for solving research problems and building well-supported conclusions.
If you think timelines are just for visualising a sequence of events, you’re overlooking one of the most powerful genealogy research tools. A genealogy timeline is more than a list of dates. It’s a framework for understanding your family history. By placing people in time and space, timelines help clarify identities, expose gaps and inconsistencies, … Read more
Track your ancestors, spot gaps and tell clearer stories – all by using one Notion database, Why I needed a new timeline tool I have over 11,000 people in my family tree. Even using family history software and online family trees, I still find it difficult to visualise the big picture. That’s why I’ve been … Read more
Family history frequently presents research problems. While online sources make information more accessible, interpreting that information can be a challenge. That challenge can be made easier if you have a systematic process and tools for solving genealogy research problems.
Avoid wasting time on research notes that are totally useless next time you read them. Learn how to craft effective family history research notes.
Family history research problems can be really frustrating and demotivating. A scoping paper great tool to help you get unstuck and provide new research leads.
