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One of the skills genealogists must build is being able to differentiate between things that are provable , probable , possible , and unknowable . In a lot of cases, dissatisfaction and frustration with genealogy comes from having unrealistic expectations and spending tons of time and money chasing something that is unlikely to exist. Some things, at the end of the day, just aren't provable. In many cases, unless it generated a record (or a DNA trail), it is likely to be lost

We live in a golden age of digital access. Billions of historical records, hosted across so many websites. It's never been easier to find evidence of your ancestors while wearing your snuggie and bunny slippers. But if you've been doing genealogy for awhile, you probably have figured out that a record being easy to find doesn't always mean that a record is easy to interpret. When the immediate thrill of the discovery wears off, you realize you're left saying, "Okay, now...wha

Join Katy virtually or in person at her upcoming webinars and conferences! Saturday, February 22, 2025 - Family Tree University's...

Working with a genealogist can be a rewarding experience, but it's important to ensure that everyone is on the same page when we begin!...