Mark Orwig is the writer of the Genealogy Explained website, and he has created a neat graphic to explain the answer to the question posed in "Do Siblings Have the Same DNA?" I encourage all of my readers to read the entire article because the science is interesting and the "deck of cards" example is familiar to most of us. The graphic is: Pictures are always better than many words, and this graphic shows why siblings (assuming they aren't identical twins) may not have the same ethnicity…

Looking for genealogy research options that are truly free and don't require a paid subscription? There are many. This collection of resources will help.

Finding where your ancestors are buried is high on most genealogy researchers' list of things to do. Tips and resources to find start your search!

This is the third post in my Family History Binder series. Click here to go back to part 1. My family history binder is broken into 16 sections. The dividers I used are the Avery Clear Pocket Label…

Have you ever been on a genealogy website, trying to find a specific detail about your ancestor, when you discovered that the search functionality was too limited to turn up the information you need? Here's a simple solution you don't want to miss.

Family tree abbreviations are shortened versions of words or phrases, and are utilised because they are easier to use, especially on a family tree when space can be at a premium. You are sure to find many family tree abbreviations in transcripts of parish registers, census returns, other transcripts, indexes and genealogy books as you

Learn how to build your family tree with genealogy tips, free charts and forms, what to do with DNA tests, family history projects and more!

Are you in search of a date or place of death for a certain member of your family tree but keep coming up empty handed? Mortality schedules may be the key to finding the missing piece of your puzzle.

Are you in search of a date or place of death for a certain member of your family tree but keep coming up empty handed? Mortality schedules may be the key to finding the missing piece of your puzzle.

The best free Irish genealogy websites and databases - my independent selection of the very best free online research resources for Irish family history.

Were your ancestors poor? To research and find poor ancestors, seek out records created for the care of the community's poor.

By Jodi Bash The digital age of photos gives us so much to be thankful for. Photos can be edited, shared, deleted, and ordered in a frame at the touch of

What genealogy websites made it onto GenealogyInTime Magazine's Top 100 list for 2016?

What genealogy websites made it onto GenealogyInTime Magazine's Top 100 list for 2016?

Know the basics to organize your genealogy files successfully. Learn how to start with a organization system you build for your own genealogy research.

Not getting the results you want in FamilySearch searches? Search smarter with tips and strategies from Robert Keher, FamilySearch Senior Product Manager.