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Irish Family History: Online Resources to Help Find Your Irish Ancestors

enero 26, 2023 by Legacy Tree Genealogists Leave a Comment

Scenic Ireland_Irish Family Hisroey

Until recently, Irish family history research was considered problematic. But in recent years, individuals can do the bulk of their research online with many digitized records available from private and public entities.   Getting Started with Irish Family History Online  The first step to Irish research is to document all the information you know about your ancestors and check with older family members who are still living to get as much detail as possible from them. Finding the maiden … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Archives & Repositories, British Isles, Census, Church Records, Europe, Genealogy Records and Resources, genealogy research, Genealogy Tips & Best Practices, Immigration, Internet Research, Irish Ancestors Tagged With: Ireland, irish ancestors, Irish Family History, Irish genealogy

Top 5 DNA and Genetic Genealogy Blog Posts in 2022

diciembre 22, 2022 by Legacy Tree Genealogists Leave a Comment

DNA and Genetic Genealogy top articles

The use of DNA and genetic genealogy have become widely used strategies for solving challenging genealogy research projects since DNA testing became available to the public in the early 2000s.  With our team of expert genetic genealogists at Legacy Tree, we can break through brick walls, discover unknown parentage, and make family tree connections that were impossible just a few short decades ago. In case you missed them, below are the top five DNA and genetic genealogy blog posts of 2022 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: DNA Research, Genealogy Brick Walls, Top Posts Tagged With: 2022, DNA, genetic genealogy, methodology, top posts

How Genealogy Research Provides Comfort After a DNA Surprise

noviembre 21, 2022 by Legacy Tree Genealogists 4 Comments

DNA Surprises

A DNA Surprise is an event in a person's life where they find out their parentage is not what they had always believed. In this article we talk with Right to Know founder Kara Rubinstein Deyerin about her own DNA Surprise and how genealogy research and other tools can provide comfort during this challenging experience.  Tell us how you felt when you had a DNA surprise.   I felt like a unicorn. Who grows up thinking they are half Black and learns they're not? I felt very much alone when I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adoption & Genetic Genealogy, DNA Research, forensic genealogist, Legacy Tree Affiliates Tagged With: adoption, Biological Family, DNA, Dna surprise, DNA testing, genealogy research, Unknown parentage

5 Keys to Researching Your Irish Ancestors

noviembre 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

Connect to Your Roots: Plan Your 2023 Heritage Tour Now

septiembre 20, 2022 by Legacy Tree Genealogists 4 Comments

Connect to Your Roots: Plan Your 2023 Heritage Tour Now

Our ancestors’ stories are an integral part of who we are. Many are drawn to their ancestral homeland with the quest of discovering the details of the lives of those who came before them. If you are thinking about traveling out of the country, consider planning a heritage travel tour. What is a Heritage Travel Tour? A heritage, or ancestral, tour involves traveling to different locations to understand the history and culture associated with them. But they don’t just involve … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legacy Tree Affiliates, Onsite, Travel Plans

Ask a Genealogist: Tracing Ancestry in Spain

julio 6, 2022 by Legacy Tree Genealogists 1 Comment

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 Genealogists, with a wide range of geographic specialties, and has a degree in family history and genealogy. What interested you in genealogy and specifically research into Spain? I've always loved history, writing, and other topics that frequently intersect with genealogy, such as politics, culture, and law. I discovered genealogy as a hobby in high school, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Genealogy & Lineage Societies, genealogy research, Professional Genealogy, Spain

Ask a Genealogist: Exploring Your Cherokee Heritage

junio 28, 2022 by Legacy Tree Genealogists 6 Comments

Maria Sequichie, her Cherokee name was Wa-lee-yah

Michelle Carroll uses a combination of genetic genealogy and traditional research to help clients break through genealogy brick walls. In addition to holding a certificate in genealogical research from Boston University, her diverse background has resulted in a breadth of genealogical knowledge including Cherokee, African American, French Canadian/Acadian, and Norwegian ancestry.   What got you interested in genealogy? I became interested in genealogy when I was in grade school and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Genealogy & Lineage Societies, genealogy research, Native American Genealogy

Guest Blog: My Genealogy Travels and Research

junio 23, 2022 by Legacy Tree Genealogists Leave a Comment

Guest Blog: My Genealogy Travels and Research

A family tree has many branches and researching ancestors can be an ongoing process. In fact, nearly half of our clients order additional genealogy research projects to answer more questions about their family history. One client, Norman E. “Ned” Donoghue, II, embarked on a quest to trace his ancestry half a century ago and has enjoyed learning more about his family’s past. When he wanted to extend his ancestry beyond his own available resources, he reached out to Legacy Tree Genealogists and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Genealogy Brick Walls, Genealogy Records and Resources, genealogy research, Immigration, Legacy Tree Genealogists, Professional Genealogy

Joining a Lineage or Ethnic Society?

mayo 23, 2022 by Legacy Tree Genealogists 2 Comments

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 connecting with others to share research, experience, and knowledge. They are especially helpful because of the access to records and resources that they provide, such as birth, marriage, death, migration, and other biographical information. Societies typically have a focus and range from very small, local organizations to others with hundreds of thousands of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Genealogy & Lineage Societies, Genealogy Tips & Best Practices, Legacy Tree Affiliates, United States Tagged With: ethnic society, genealogical society, historical society, lineage society

What Can You Do with Legacy Tree Genealogists’ Research? Meet Some of Our Affiliates!

mayo 5, 2022 by Legacy Tree Genealogists 6 Comments

What else can you do with LTG research?

Since 2004, Legacy Tree Genealogists has had the privilege of helping thousands of clients around the world discover their family history. Once you have completed a research project with us, you can share your family history in new ways. Many of our affiliate partners offer a variety of services that complement the genealogy services that we provide. In this blog, we are highlighting just a few of our newest affiliates. We encourage you to visit their websites and explore some of the great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legacy Tree Affiliates, Legacy Tree Genealogists, Writing a Family History

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