Maggie Stevenson was born and raised on the east coast of Scotland, in the historic Kingdom of Fife. She studied English Language and Literature at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. After graduating she qualified in TEFL - Teaching English as a Foreign Language - and spent three years living and working in the south of Italy.After several years in Italy she returned to the UK and worked for a non-profit organization supporting homeless individuals. She worked as an … [Read more...]
RootsTech 2019 Recap: Everything You Need to Know
Family history brings connection, healing, and joy. This was the overarching theme of the RootsTech 2019 Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah. We were thrilled to once again be a part of celebrating all the good things family history brings to the world and the technology and innovation driving it forward.Legacy Tree Genealogists was once again invited to participate as a RootsTech Ambassador for 2019. As such, Legacy Tree president Jessica Taylor and marketing director Amber Brown were … [Read more...]
Legacy Tree Genealogists at RootsTech 2019: Schedule of Events
The countdown to RootsTech 2019 is on, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever, with hundreds of classes to choose from and keynote speakers like Patricia Heaton and Saroo Brierley. Held in Salt Lake City, Utah, the conference will run from Wednesday, February 27th through Saturday, March 2nd. Legacy Tree Genealogists will be there in full-force–exhibiting in the Expo Hall, teaching classes and hosting Q&A sessions.Check out our schedule of events below, and be sure to … [Read more...]
Legacy Tree Onsite: Chinese Genealogy Research at the Family History Library
The Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah is a great place to start when conducting Chinese genealogy research!The Chinese genealogical records found at the Family History Library (located in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA), feature treasures for all people who are interested in researching Chinese ancestry. With millions of microfilmed records from various areas and time periods in China, one single Chinese name can open up a world of rich content. Stories of ancestors may lead to books, … [Read more...]
“Can DNA Help Me Find My Biological Family?”
*"Can DNA help me find my biological family?" We share one client's journey from skepticism to success story. Shared with client permission.Colette had always known she was adopted— her parents never hid that from her. They would say things like, "when we got you" instead of "when you were born." She knew that she was different from her family and that she didn't resemble either of her parents. From a very early age, Colette wanted to know whom she resembled and find out more about her birth … [Read more...]
Legacy Tree Top 10: Our Most Popular Family History Blog Articles from 2018
Another year has come and gone! Before we usher 2018 out the door, we want to share our countdown of the most popular family history blog articles from 2018. Did your favorite make the list?10. Beginning German Genealogy Research: "What Does 'German' Really Mean?"9. Third Cousins Twice Removed and Consaguinity: Figuring Out How You're Related to Your Relatives8. Understanding Your AncestryDNA Matches7. DNA: Transforming African American Genealogy6. 6 Things You Need to Know … [Read more...]
Contacting Your Birth Parent or Siblings
At Legacy Tree Genealogists, we are often contacted by individuals seeking assistance in finding information regarding biological family members. Utilizing advancements in genetic genealogy and thorough genealogical research, we have helped many clients find closure. However, for many, the journey does not end at identifying their birth mother, birth father or siblings. We consulted with industry experts Richard Weiss of DNAAdoption.org and Curry Wolfe, for insight and guidance into the next … [Read more...]
Legacy Tree Genealogists Recognized as One of Utah’s 100 Fastest-Growing Companies…Again
Once again, Legacy Tree Genealogists has been named to the Utah100, MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN)’s annual list of 100 fastest-growing companies, this time moving up to rank as 46th on the list. The company was recognized at the 24th annual Utah 100 Awards program, held at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City. Recipients of the Utah 100 were chosen by the percentage of revenue increase of each company between 2013 and 2017.“We are excited to receive this recognition once again,” … [Read more...]
Why Do I Need a Forensic Genealogist?
This guide explains the ins and outs of forensic genealogy research - also commonly referred to as probate, heir or estate research.What is probate research?In its simplest form, probate is the process, overseen by a court, whereby a deceased person’s assets are distributed to their heirs and creditors. However, probate is not always simple!Each state has a court that handles probate and the process varies by state. In New York, the probate process takes place in Surrogate's Court; in … [Read more...]
Legacy Tree Onsite: Genealogy Research in Vienna, Former Center of an Empire
Legacy Tree works with researchers all over the world to access records for our clients. We asked one of our onsite researchers, located in Vienna, Austria, to share his experiences with genealogy research in Vienna archives and offices.Until 1919, Vienna was the capital of one of the largest empires in Europe, and many people passed through Vienna, or produced records that are now held in archives in Vienna. With close to two million inhabitants, Vienna is a population center likely to be … [Read more...]
