Can you use Wikipedia in family history?
Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia which provides information on a wide range of subjects. But should you be using Wikipedia in family history?
Researching family history
Articles about how to search for sources and information in family history, conducting a reasonably exhaustive search, find the best sources and build evidence.
Ancestry’s card catalogue – Another way to search Ancestry
We often search family history websites and databases by typing in a name. However, Ancestry’s card catalogue provides another way to search.
Defining Family in Genealogy Research: Beyond Nuclear Units
Family history researches people who are members of the same family. There is no single definition of family, so who do you include in your family history?
Five ways to expand your family history search
How do we expand our family history search to find the best sources and build sufficient evidence to reach reasonable and defensible conclusions?
How to research an unfamiliar country in family history
Starting to research an unfamiliar country in family history can be very daunting. You need a good strategy. Here are my tips.