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Legacy Tree Mystery: Miss Mamie – a daughter lost and found

November 11, 2022 by Kristin W - Legacy Tree Genealogists Researcher 2 Comments

Genealogy Adoption Mysteries

Genealogy adoption mysteries are found in many family trees, with stories and legends about ancestors passed down for generations. Like any good genealogy adoption mystery, the path to discovery can be long and difficult, but is always easier with an expert genealogist on your team. In this Legacy Tree Mystery, we reunite a family torn apart for decades and solve the case of the Mysterious Miss Mamie and her disappearance at the young age of six. The Mystery Mamie's mother died just weeks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adoption & Genetic Genealogy, Archives & Repositories Tagged With: adoption, adoption mysteries, genealogy, genealogy mysteries, legacy tree, mystery

5 Keys to Researching Your Irish Ancestors

November 2, 2022 by Legacy Tree Genealogists Leave a Comment

Researching Your Irish Ancestors

Are you researching your Irish ancestors? Or were your ancestors part of the Irish diaspora worldwide? Five key things to know before you begin your research.  1. North and South  Since 1921, the island of Ireland has been separated into two countries – the Republic of Ireland in the south and Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, in the north. It’s essential to know the distinction between the two before you begin. Northern Irish records are held in the Public Records Office of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Genealogy Brick Walls, Genealogy Records and Resources, genealogy research, Irish Ancestors, Top Posts Tagged With: archives, british, genealogy, Ireland, irish ancestors, irish research, legacy tree, national archives of ireland

Five Ways to Use the New DNA Coverage Estimator Tool at DNA Painter

October 17, 2022 by Paul - Legacy Tree Genealogists Researcher 8 Comments

DNA Coverage Estimator Legacy Tree

The DNA Coverage Estimator is now available and makes the process of identifying matching ancestors through DNA much simpler than ever before. In April 2018, Legacy Tree Genealogists published an article by Paul Woodbury introducing the concept of DNA coverage – the amount of an ancestor’s DNA represented in a DNA database through the test results of their tested descendants. Different descendants of an ancestor inherit different portions of that individual’s DNA. Therefore, they have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DNA Research Tagged With: DNA, family history, genealogy, legacy tree, methodology, resources

3 Tips and Tricks to Kickstart your Portuguese Genealogy Project 

October 10, 2022 by Becca- Legacy Tree Genealogists Researcher 4 Comments

portuguese geneaology

Want to know more about your family history in Portugal but need to know how to get started? Our experts at Legacy Tree Genealogists pulled together a simple research guide to help you discover your Portuguese ancestors and begin your Portuguese Genealogy project now.  1. Finding Your Ancestral Hometown   Because Portuguese records are kept at the local level, it is imperative to know the ancestral hometown beforehand. [1]  If you already know your ancestral hometown in Portugal, jumping into … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Church Records, Europe, Genealogy Education, Genealogy Tips & Best Practices, Portugal Tagged With: ancestry, family history, genealogy, legacy tree, Legacy Tree Genealogists, portugal cathedral, portuguese geneaology

Meet Rachel, Project Manager for Legacy Tree Genealogists

August 10, 2020 by Legacy Tree Genealogists Leave a Comment

Meet Rachel, one of Legacy Tree Genealogists talented project managers! Rachel Derenthal comes to Legacy Tree Genealogists with a background in business, accounting, and family history research. She originally obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Middle East Studies and Arabic from Brigham Young University however her post graduate jobs pushed her towards the field of business and accounting. In 2016 she decided to switch career paths and enrolled in the Family History Research program at Brigham … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legacy Tree Genealogists Tagged With: genealogists, legacy tree, project manager

Meet Ryan, Project Manager for Legacy Tree Genealogists

July 29, 2020 by Legacy Tree Genealogists Leave a Comment

professional genealogist Ryan Rockwood

Meet Ryan, one of Legacy Tree Genealogists talented project managers! Ryan Rockwood’s interest in the genealogy industry began when while living in Japan he saw how a deep reverence for and understanding of one’s ancestors can literally change people’s lives. This interest sprang into a career goal when he noticed how people of Asian descent had far fewer genealogical resources than those of other nationalities. In an attempt to address this need, Ryan received a bachelor’s degree in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legacy Tree Genealogists Tagged With: genealogists, legacy tree, project manager

Legacy Tree Onsite: New England Historic Genealogical Society

June 26, 2020 by Legacy Tree Genealogists 2 Comments

New England Historic Genealogical Society

Legacy Tree Genealogists works with researchers from across the globe to access records for our clients. We asked one of our researchers to share the ins and outs of visiting the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) in Boston. Planning Your Trip to the New England Historic Genealogical Society Located on Boston’s famous Newbury Street, the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) is close to anything and everything. Newbury Street is a shopper’s paradise, and all kinds … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Onsite, Onsite, United States Tagged With: archives, Boston, family history, genealogists, genealogy, genealogy records, genealogy researchers, legacy tree, Legacy Tree Onsite, NEGHS, New England Historic Genealogical Society, onsite genealogy research, repositories

To Test or Not to Test – An Excellent Question

May 29, 2020 by Paul - Legacy Tree Genealogists Researcher 2 Comments

"Should I take a DNA test?" We evaluate the reasons for - and against- taking a DNA test. *This article originally appeared in NGS Magazine, and is reprinted with permission. The first hurdle a researcher may face as they contemplate engaging with the growing field of genetic genealogy may be the decision of whether or not to take a DNA test in the first place. While DNA testing is increasingly useful for the genealogist, the power of genetic genealogy to reveal surprising or unexpected … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adoption & Genetic Genealogy Tagged With: DNA, DNA test, family history, genealogy, genetic genealogy, legacy tree, NGS magazine

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