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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,...

Great genealogy stories can be told by anyone

Great genealogy stories can be told by anyone

One of the most visited links in a recent EasyGenie newsletter was to "Stitched up," a blog post by amateur genealogist Ed Ball, recounting the amazing 1840s tale of his ancestor John...

Great genealogy stories can be told by anyone

One of the most visited links in a recent EasyGenie newsletter was to "Stitched up," a blog post by amateur genealogist Ed Ball, recounting the amazing 1840s tale of his ancestor John...

9 Thanksgiving genealogy tips

9 Thanksgiving genealogy tips

Many American readers will be visiting relatives this week for Thanksgiving, or inviting family members to their homes. It's a fantastic opportunity to share stories and traditions ... and get...

9 Thanksgiving genealogy tips

Many American readers will be visiting relatives this week for Thanksgiving, or inviting family members to their homes. It's a fantastic opportunity to share stories and traditions ... and get...

60 Minutes shows how African-Americans can break through genealogy brick walls

60 Minutes shows how African-Americans can brea...

A recent episode of 60 Minutes had a special story that touches on family, history, genealogy, and place. It was the tale of the Millers, a large extended family from rural Virginia near...

60 Minutes shows how African-Americans can brea...

A recent episode of 60 Minutes had a special story that touches on family, history, genealogy, and place. It was the tale of the Millers, a large extended family from rural Virginia near...

Why aren't you using a genealogy research log?

Why aren't you using a genealogy research log?

Research logs are an under-appreciated tool in the genealogist's toolbox. But for those who use them, they are critical to tracking research and conserving our most valuable resource: time. The...

Why aren't you using a genealogy research log?

Research logs are an under-appreciated tool in the genealogist's toolbox. But for those who use them, they are critical to tracking research and conserving our most valuable resource: time. The...

5 tips for reaching out the right way to other genealogists

5 tips for reaching out the right way to other ...

Many thanks to the many people who responded to our last newsletter, which described a frustrating experience with the FamilySearch unified tree. One reader had this to say: "It is great...

5 tips for reaching out the right way to other ...

Many thanks to the many people who responded to our last newsletter, which described a frustrating experience with the FamilySearch unified tree. One reader had this to say: "It is great...