Ancestry genealogy

It is wonderful to uncover the facts of an ancestor's life, but putting a face to a name is the most amazing discovery of all. Find out where to look for ancestor photos.

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The question, How far back can you trace your family tree?" can make a serious family historian groan. Learn why/

Illegitimacy was not uncommon in earlier centuries. About 5% of all children born in England and Wales between 1837 and 1965 were illegitimate, which means they were born out of wedlock. Many family tree researchers will find during their research that there is at least one illegitimate ancestor in their family. Illegitimacy is no longer

From documenting your sources to assessing the validity of online sources, these twelve genealogy rules will help keep your family history research on the right track.

Finding an ancestor's death date can be hard. Explore how and where to find your ancestor's death records.

There has always been something mysterious about cemeteries. Perhaps the knowledge that those interred took secrets to their grave has resulted in the enigmatic haze that seems to linger over these…

Whether you're new or experienced in genealogy research, you may accidentally be making common genealogy mistakes that can make you bark up the wrong tree.

I often get asked "Is my surname Irish or Scottish." Do read on and we'll help you discover where your surname evolved from.

Dig deeper in your research to find hidden gems at these four free and underused genealogy websites.