Family Tree Magazine

Grandma was a housewife? Well maybe, but there’s a chance she may have worked for pay or as a volunteer. Learn more about women’s occupations and volunteer work and how to trace what your...

If your family is like mine, your old stories may get a little more embellished with each retelling. Separate the grains of truth from legend, and you may find an even more compelling story you can...

Genealogy is all about finding your own ancestral story, and to that end, census records play an important role in our genealogical research. Effective use of these records will provide the building...

It seems in the 1850 U.S. Census that every other person in the Midwest was born in Pennsylvania. But where in Pennsylvania? This presentation will give you the best sources and methodologies to find...

Time and Place: Using Genealogy’s “Cross-Hairs” The more that beginning genealogists put themselves in the “time and place” of the ancestor for whom they are searching,...

Explore strategies and resources for tracing Jewish families in the U.S. and abroad, meet archival collections, and get help navigating challenges along the way. In this Webinar You'll...

For many, researching before 1870 is a hurdle in African American research. In this webinar, you'll learn about sources and strategies to trace back into the Antebellum Era. Webinar took place,...

Thursday, February 6, 2025 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET Journey back in time with Stephen Wendt, MLIS, of Roots Quest, to explore the rich history of Prussia, a region that now encompasses parts of modern...

Disaster Planning for the Genealogist: Safeguarding Your Genealogical Records Webinar took place, May 19, 2021 If disaster strikes, are you ready with a plan to save your family keepsakes? None of...

First Freedom: Freedmen’s Bureau Webinar took place, July 6, 2021 Feeling apprehensive about searching for ancestors in the mostly unindexed Freedmen’s Bureau records? This webinar will...

Thursday, January 30, 2025 7PM ET Tired of wading through endless genealogy software options? Unsure which program has the features you need for your research? Join Jennifer Warner, for a webinar...

Dive deeper into your DNA results! GEDmatch a 3rd party site, with many free DNA tools and a user community of over 1.4 million test takers, allows you to analyze your DNA and connect with relatives...