How to Analyze Information

How Disproving Genealogy Theories Leads to Answers

Here's how each time you're wrong, it's a step toward the truth.

Tracing Death Dates through Lesser-Known Methods

Use these three lesser known methods to discover death dates

Cemetery Surveys Can Help Uncover the Past (& Solve Brick Walls)

Learn how cemetery surveys can help solve genealogy mysteries and how to conduct them

Exploring Occupations to Break Through Genealogy Brick Walls

Research and analyze your ancestors’ occupations to see what their chosen professions can reveal about their lives

Solving Genealogy Problems Using Ancestor's Behaviors and Decisions

Getting to know your ancestor's personality and behaviors can help answer genealogy brick walls.

Do You REALLY Have a Genealogy Brick Wall?

Check to see if you really have a genealogy brick wall and how to solve it if you do.

Beware the Dangers of Source Snobbery

Are some sources "better than" others? Are some records types always "5 star" quality? Are some always "1 star" or poor? It's true that...

What to Do about Inaccuracies in Records

Ever wondered, "is this record even correct?" You are not alone! Historical records can contain errors, inconsistencies, or vague ...

Writing Can Smash Genealogy Research Barriers

Have you ever thought about the awesome power of writing when it comes to smashing those tricky research roadblocks? Well, get ready...

Cracking the Code: Using Naming Patterns to Solve Genealogy Brick Walls

If you're anything like me, you love nothing more than delving into your family history and discovering new ancestors. One technique that...

From Frustration to Findings: How Mind Maps Can Help Solve Genealogy Brick Walls

I understand that genealogy research can be a challenging and frustrating process, especially when you hit a brick wall and can't seem to...

Food for Thought: How Old Family Recipes Reveal Your Ancestral Story

Ever thought of trying old family recipes and cookbooks to solve a tough genealogy problem? Or at least using them to find fascinating...

Using an Area's History to Find Your Ancestor's Origin

Oftentimes, we wonder where our ancestor was born or was raised. It's not unusual to still have this question after we've researched for...

Writing for Discovery: A Genealogy Mindset Makeover by Kimberly Powell

by Kim Richardson I am an advocate for writing to solve genealogy mysteries and problems. It is quite possibly THE best way to break down...

What Am I Missing?

Ever feel like the answer to your brick wall “has to be here somewhere, I just can’t see it!” We all do. But there's a remedy. Read on....