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

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

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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

Foundations for Genetic Genealogy Success: Profiles and Family Trees

July 7, 2021 by Paul - Legacy Tree Genealogists Researcher Leave a Comment

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Our own Paul Woodbury follows up on his article about the journey of a DNA sample with a discussion of how profiles and family trees are the foundations for genetic genealogy success.  This article is a reprint from a recent issue of the National Genealogical Society Magazine and is published here with permission.  In my previous article, "From Spit to Screen: The Journey of a DNA Sample" I described the journey of a DNA sample from the moment a sample is taken to the moment a test taker … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DNA Research, Genealogy Tips & Best Practices Tagged With: DNA, DNA test results, history, research, resources, tips, US

Jewish Family History Research Tips, Part 3: Conclusion

August 14, 2015 by Marissa - Legacy Tree Genealogists Researcher 6 Comments

This post concludes our three-part series on Jewish family research for genealogy. Click here for part one and part two in the series. Record Types Jewish families appeared in a variety of records throughout their time in Eastern Europe. When conducting ancestral research for Jewish families, the following resources for their town, district, and region should be considered: Civil Registration: government-kept records of births, marriages and deaths. Synagogue Records: Jewish-specific … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jewish Genealogy Tagged With: European, European ancestry, genealogists, genealogy, Jewish, Jewish family history, Jewish genealogy, Jewish genealogy resources, legacy tree, religious records, research, resources, tips

Jewish Research Part 2: Tips and Resources

June 26, 2015 by Marissa - Legacy Tree Genealogists Researcher 2 Comments

Learning about your immigrant Jewish ancestry can be rewarding. Here are a few tips and tricks that can help you overcome common obstacles in Jewish genealogy research. In a previous post, we covered an introduction to Jewish immigrant research, focusing on historical context, migration patterns, and determining the European hometown. Once you've made the connection across the pond, however, there is still work to be done. Maps and Gazetteers Once you have found a record that names your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jewish Genealogy Tagged With: family history, genealogical evidence, genealogy, heritage, Jewish, legacy tree, resources, tips

Death Certificates: Both a Primary and Secondary Source

April 24, 2015 by Legacy Tree Genealogists 11 Comments

When conducting genealogical research, it is important to remember that some documents are considered a primary source, and some are considered secondary. Our article, Evidence Analysis Explained: Digging Into Genealogical Sources discusses the nuances between the two, but suffice it to say that a primary source is one created as close to the actual event as possible with participants in that event providing the information. A secondary source was created after the event took place and by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Vital Records Tagged With: advice, ancestry, certificate, death, genealogy, help, primary, resource, resources, secondary, source, tips

2 Guidelines for Resolving Conflicting Information in Sources

March 11, 2015 by Legacy Tree Genealogists 8 Comments

The conflicting information in sources can be a brick wall in your genealogy search. If or when you run into this unfortunate situation, here's some tips to help resolve those conflicts! We’ve all been there – tracking down an ancestor and finding an answer we've been looking for on a document, only to find another record that says something different! The death certificate has a different date of death than the headstone, a census gives a different place of birth than a marriage record, … [Read more...]

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Google Searching Tips for Genealogists

November 28, 2014 by Legacy Tree Genealogists Leave a Comment

In the digital age, searching for your ancestor's records is easier than ever. Read our 5 tips on using Google to navigate your genealogy search.  You may be surprised what amazing genealogy finds you can discover using just Google alone! Thousands of photos, scanned books, and online genealogical collections are available that aren't at the usual big websites like Ancestry or FamilySearch. A reasonably exhaustive search should include a plunge into Google. Most know that you search for an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Genealogy Tips & Best Practices, Internet Research, Methodology Tagged With: free genealogy resources, genealogist, genealogy, genealogy resources, genealogy tips, google, internet research, legacy tree, methodology, online genealogy research, online genealogy resources, research, resources

Tragedy and the Importance of Historical Context

November 21, 2014 by Elly - Legacy Tree Genealogists Project Manager 1 Comment

Encountering tragedy is common in family history research, and understanding the historical context can make the events even more personable to us. Learn how to research beyond names and dates to discover the stories of your ancestors. In doing genealogical research, it’s extremely important to look beyond the bare-bones names and dates of your ancestors, and learn about the culture, history, and events that took place during their lives. If we neglect this vital piece of the puzzle, there will … [Read more...]

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6 Valuable Resources for Tracing French Ancestors

November 18, 2014 by Paul - Legacy Tree Genealogists Researcher 8 Comments

These are the resources you've been searching for to trace your French ancestry! Use the tools professional genealogists use to break through century-old brick walls.  One of the greatest challenges in tracing immigrant ancestors is determining their town of origin in the home country. Some records may provide clues of their nationality or ethnicity, but narrowing the search further can be difficult. Though this article deals specifically with tracing French immigrants, these principles … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe, Immigration, Methodology Tagged With: European, France, French, French ancestry, genealogist, genealogy resources, immigrant, immigration, legacy tree, resources, tips and tricks

Ancestor’s Photographs: Worth a Thousand Words

September 15, 2014 by Legacy Tree Genealogists Leave a Comment

Discovering an ancestor's photograph is one of the highlights of genealogy research. Bringing a face to a name is a priceless addition to any family tree. Here are a few ideas to help you locate ancestral photographs. Photographs can be very interesting genealogical records, and we have been told are worth a thousand words. The picture above, taken sometime around 1908 at Warm River, Idaho, certainly tells something.  Of particular interest is a couple in the back corner. They were Zina Gunter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Photos Tagged With: ancestors, archives, discover, genealogists, images, legacy tree, methodology, photographs, photos, pictures, resources, tips and tricks

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