“Does My Family Have a Coat of Arms?” Eight Tips for Your Heraldic Research
“Does my family have a coat of arms?” We share eight tips for heraldic research to help you find out! Coats of arms and other he…
Genealogy & Lineage Societies
“Am I Related to Royalty?” Researching Gateway Ancestors in Your Family History
Do you descend from royalty? Determining if your pedigree contains a gateway ancestor will help prove or disprove a royal connection! Many A…
How to Connect with Your Pilgrim Ancestors and Join the Mayflower Society
Would you like to join the Mayflower Society? We walk you through the steps of proving your Pilgrim ancestry! If you know or suspect that yo…
5 Reasons to Hire a Professional Genealogist When Submitting a Lineage Society Application
Do you have an ancestor that lived in Colonial America when the Revolutionary War was fought, or perhaps earlier in Jamestown, Virginia? Doe…
Hereditary Societies and You
“My great-grandfather fought in the Civil War.” “I’ve always heard we were related to George Washington.” &ldq…
Using Local Libraries and Historical Societies for Genealogy Research
One of our genealogists shares examples of how local libraries and historical societies can be a great asset for genealogy research. T…
Sons & Daughters of the American Revolution
Having the honor of joining the Sons and Daughters of The American Revolution is no simple task. Here is what you need to know before you ap…
Genealogical Societies – An Under-utilized Resource
Genealogy societies are a great resource for family historians whether you are a beginner or advanced. Genealogical societies are formed for…