Jacqulyn's love for research began with her curiosity about her Cape Verdean lineage. She was fascinated by the culture and the island's integral role in the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Her curiosity quickly turned into a passion to identify her ancestors and understand their stories. Her journey to identify her ancestors, as for many African descendants, proved challenging. It led her to focus her research efforts on pre-civil war records in the Deep South and using autosomal DNA to expand … [Read more...]
Asian Genealogy Research: The Challenges and The Rewards
There can be many challenges as you make the journey through your Asian genealogy research to find your ancestors and learn more about your family history over the generations. We’re here to help you know how to get started with your family history in countries like China, Japan, Korea, and throughout Asia. This article was written from a live interview with Asian genealogy expert Ryan Rockwood, which you can view on our YouTube channel here. MAIN OBSTACLES WITH ASIAN GENEALOGY … [Read more...]
Your Genealogical Family Tree Versus Your Genetic Family Tree: Inheritance Patterns and Why They Matter
As you delve deeper into your family history research, you'll soon discover there are endless ways to arrange your family tree. Learn more about the difference between a genealogical and a genetic family tree from one of our genetic genealogists. “You have your mother’s eyes!” “You look just like your grandfather.” “You have your great-grandmother’s singing voice!” Many of us grew up hearing sayings such as these, about how our physical traits, talents, or personality quirks … [Read more...]
How to Organize Old Photographs and Memorabilia For Genealogy Research
Do you have old photographs and memorabilia you'd like to organize for your genealogy research? Read on to discover the best ways to start organizing and discovering more of your family's rich history. Photographs bring history to life and are a very important part of genealogists' research. Being able to match faces to names on a family tree can help us fully embrace the reality of our ancestors. While we can't always find photographs from the past to add to a family tree, we can make an … [Read more...]
Part Two: Using AI in Genealogy Research Best Practices
In part one, we explain the basics of artificial intelligence and how you might begin to think about using AI in your genealogy research. Here, in part two, we'll go more in depth with AI expert Steve Little to help you get a bigger picture about how AI could be useful in genealogy research now and in the future. Steve is a co-host of The Family History AI Show podcast, and AI educator with the National Genealogical Society (NGS). LTG: What is prompt engineering? Steve: Prompt … [Read more...]
Part One: AI Today and How to Use AI in Genealogy Research
AI technology impacts every area of our lives today and is growing so quickly it can be difficult to keep up, especially with AI in genealogy research when it feels so new and unknown. We were able to spend some time with Steve Little, an expert in the AI and genealogy space, co-host of The Family History AI Show podcast, and AI educator with NGS, to discuss the future of AI and genealogy. In part one you will learn about the history of AI, how it has developed to this point, and how to … [Read more...]
South African Genealogy Archives Using MyHeritage
Have you started your South African Genealogy and feel overwhelmed? We'll show you how MyHeritage can help you discover your ancestors and trace global lineages. Continue reading! South Africa's rich historical tapestry is woven with diverse cultures, pivotal events, and ancestral stories waiting to be discovered. The country's archival heritage stretches back to its colonial origins, capturing the intricate interactions between indigenous populations, Dutch and Huguenot settlers, British … [Read more...]
Celebrating 20 Years of Professional Genealogy Research
Legacy Tree Genealogists is celebrating 20 years as a professional genealogy research firm. We want to thank all the clients who have trusted us over the years to help them discover more about their families and where they came from. We are honored that so many of you have enlisted us on your journey, and we are the company we are today because of all of you! Every year, we have the opportunity to help over 1,500 clients living in over 30 countries, whose research is completed by our 70 … [Read more...]