Were Your Ancestors Part of a Scottish Clan?
Photo by Sandie Peters on Unsplash Many of us have Scottish roots, but not everyone in Scotland belonged to a clan. Identify…
Genealogy & Lineage Societies
Professional Genealogy Associations Explained: APG, BCG, ICAPGen & NGS
Tracing your family history often begins as a personal hobby, but for many it evolves into a professional pursuit. As the industry has grown…
How To Apply For Lineage Society Membership: common problems and their solutions
Are you relatively confident that you qualify for a lineage society membership, but aren’t sure how to go about getting started? Have you …
Ask a Genealogist: Tracing Ancestry in Spain
We sat down with Katy Barnes to discuss research in Spain. She spent seven years as a senior editor and researcher with Legacy Tree Genealog…
Ask a Genealogist: Exploring Your Cherokee Heritage
Michelle Carroll uses a combination of genetic genealogy and traditional research to help clients break through genealogy brick walls. In ad…
Mykoseki.com: A Helpful Site for Japanese Genealogy Research
The month of May was Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Ryan Rockwood, who specializes in Japanese genealogy research, disc…
Joining a Lineage or Ethnic Society?
Family history societies, also known as genealogical societies, are organizations where members benefit from their love of genealogy by conn…
Finding Genealogical Information and Clues in the Freedman’s Bank Records
Legacy Tree Genealogists' Elyse Hill specializes in African American and Southern States research. In this blog, she provides information ab…