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The joys and challenges of researching a spouse's genealogy

The joys and challenges of researching a spouse...

Over the weekend, Nicole and I sat down and worked on a branch of the family tree we should have done years ago: her mother’s family. We don’t have any...

The joys and challenges of researching a spouse...

Over the weekend, Nicole and I sat down and worked on a branch of the family tree we should have done years ago: her mother’s family. We don’t have any...

How Facebook supercharged my genealogy and family history research post-pandemic

How Facebook supercharged my genealogy and fami...

Facebook has long been a place for families to connect. But in the past few years, it’s turned into a goldmine of genealogy information. For instance, the post below describing...

How Facebook supercharged my genealogy and fami...

Facebook has long been a place for families to connect. But in the past few years, it’s turned into a goldmine of genealogy information. For instance, the post below describing...

4 ways old maps can help genealogists

4 ways old maps can help genealogists

I recently got back from Northern New York, where I stayed at The Sherman Inn, a wonderful history-themed B&B located in a former elementary school. One of the rooms has...

4 ways old maps can help genealogists

I recently got back from Northern New York, where I stayed at The Sherman Inn, a wonderful history-themed B&B located in a former elementary school. One of the rooms has...

How to spark a passion for genealogy in the next generation

How to spark a passion for genealogy in the nex...

If you’re a genealogist, you may encounter people who don’t understand your passion for family history. A typical question, when they see you logging into FamilySearch or poring over black-and-white...

How to spark a passion for genealogy in the nex...

If you’re a genealogist, you may encounter people who don’t understand your passion for family history. A typical question, when they see you logging into FamilySearch or poring over black-and-white...

What happens to genealogy research when you die? "I just threw it all out"

What happens to genealogy research when you die...

Someone recently left the above comment on an old post on the EasyGenie Facebook page. I literally groaned when I read it, but now regard it as a teachable moment....

What happens to genealogy research when you die...

Someone recently left the above comment on an old post on the EasyGenie Facebook page. I literally groaned when I read it, but now regard it as a teachable moment....

Interview: North Carolina Genealogist Michele Doyle

Interview: North Carolina Genealogist Michele D...

EasyGenie recently interviewed Michele Doyle of A Quiltwork of Lives. Michele has more than 30 years of genealogy research experience, and has conducted on-the-ground research in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Ireland,...

Interview: North Carolina Genealogist Michele D...

EasyGenie recently interviewed Michele Doyle of A Quiltwork of Lives. Michele has more than 30 years of genealogy research experience, and has conducted on-the-ground research in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Ireland,...