DNA has become an integral part of personal genealogy research, and knowing how to accurately interpret DNA test results can be complicated. We’ve compiled the basics of our best DNA articles to give you an overview of different genetic genealogy concepts you’ll need to know to accurately expand your family tree. Read this article and enjoy the free downloadable eBook to start your journey towards mastering genetic genealogy. How To Understand Your Closest Autosomal DNA Matches Autosomal DNA … [Read more...]
How To Organize Your Personal Genealogy Research
Personal genealogy research can be an exhilarating journey, unearthing stories and connections that span generations. However, this pursuit can become overwhelming without proper organization, leading to confusion and missed opportunities. Whether you're a seasoned genealogist or just starting down this path, implementing effective organizational strategies is essential for maintaining clarity and maximizing your discoveries. Here's a guide to help you organize your genealogy research … [Read more...]
Best Genealogy Videos of 2023
One of the best things about genealogy is that there really is not stopping point. Once you reach one goal, there's another brick wall to break through, another family line to research, another story to learn about an ancestor. A life filled with genealogy filled life is a never ending adventure. As part of this adventure, we love to support your learning and growth as a genealogist through our YouTube channel. Whether you do family history research for fun or as a profession, we know there … [Read more...]
Top 10 Genealogy and Family History Articles of 2023
We’ve compiled a list of our best genealogy and family history articles for the entire year of 2023 based on your interests and needs. Every week, one of our professional genealogists writes an article to help you navigate your family history research and get through any brick walls. From DNA to dual citizenship to regional specialties, our genealogy articles cover every nook and cranny! Here are the most popular articles of 2023! 10. How DNA Can Transform African-American Family History … [Read more...]
Genealogist Holiday Gift Guide 2023
For many of us, the holidays mean family time. We gather together to celebrate lasting traditions and create new ones, drawing closer to the ones we love and strengthening ties with them. Coming up with meaningful gift ideas for our loved ones, however, is a common struggle. What does she like? What would make him happy? Does he really need another necktie? Consider the gift of genealogy this holiday season. Whether you are buying for a family history enthusiast, or just want to capture … [Read more...]
How To Get Italian Dual Citizenship: An Interview With Italian Citizenship Assistance
A new law enacted in March 2025 may render some of the information below inaccurate. If you're Italian-American and passionate about your heritage, this article will help you understand if you're eligible for Italian dual citizenship and what you'll need to do in order to be successful. We interviewed the founder, Marco, of Italian Citizenship Assistance to get as many details as possible to help you on your journey. Legacy Tree: Tell me a little bit about Italian … [Read more...]
How to Accurately Verify Native American Ancestors
What would you like to know about your Native American ancestors? Are you applying for tribal membership? Do you want to know more about DNA test results that reveal you have Native American or indigenous heritage? We’ll explore all of this and more below. Finding Native American Ancestors: Common Goals TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP: UNITED STATES & CANADA Many LTG clients come to us looking for evidence to prove that they have a connection with a specific Native American or Indigenous tribe … [Read more...]
University Libraries as Genealogy Research Goldmines: Academic Archives for Family History
Who knew that university libraries were such treasures for genealogy research? They are! And there's probably one near you. Read on to find out how to utilize university libraries for your genealogy research. “A university is just a group of buildings gathered around a library.” – Shelby Foote There are currently 23,624 universities in the world. Assuming each university has at least one library—well, that’s a lot of libraries. Historically, most books were kept at the university—where … [Read more...]