Artificial intelligence continues to expand into the genealogy world, and one of the newest tools attracting attention is Scribe AI from MyHeritage. Designed to help family historians work more efficiently with historical records and research materials, this new feature reflects the growing role AI is beginning to play in genealogy research and preservation. What Is…
Have you ever spent hours searching for an ancestor, only to feel like they’ve completely disappeared? You find a few records — and then suddenly, nothing. No census records. No documents. No clear path forward. This is what genealogists call a “brick wall.” But in most cases, your ancestor hasn’t disappeared — we just need…
Every June, Father’s Day reminds us to pause and reflect on the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures who helped shape our families and our lives. But beyond the cards, cookouts, and celebrations, Father’s Day also offers genealogists a meaningful opportunity to preserve the stories, memories, and legacies of the men who came before us. How…
There is something deeply emotional about walking through an antique shop and coming across old family photographs for sale. Recently, while antiquing with my husband, I found myself stopping again and again to look through boxes of old photographs. There were wedding portraits, baby pictures, family gatherings, and snapshots of people clearly enjoying moments that…
Understanding how Americans entered military service, whether through volunteering or through a draft is an important part of understanding our ancestors’ lives. Many genealogists discover draft cards, enlistment records, pension files, or military service records while researching their family history. Knowing how recruitment worked during each war helps us better interpret those records. Military Records…
Artificial Intelligence is becoming part of everyday life and genealogy is no exception. From record transcription to photo restoration to writing family stories, AI tools are opening up new possibilities for family historians at every level. But with those possibilities come important questions: Let’s take a closer look, because this is not just about new…
Sometimes, the answers we’re searching for don’t come from a single record. They come quietly… piece by piece… until one day, everything shifts. At first, the DNA matches may not seem unusual. A few shared names. A cluster of people you don’t recognize. Maybe a centimorgan number that feels just a little too high or…
There is something exciting about finding your ancestor in the newspaper. Whether it is a wedding announcement, a military enlistment mention, or a social column paragraph describing who attended Sunday dinner. It feels like a frozen moment in time. It feels like discovery. But here’s the question I often ask: What happens after you find…
🌿 Introduction Have you ever reached a point in your family history research where nothing seems to move forward? You’ve searched census records, followed hints, and reviewed your family tree… but one ancestor just won’t budge. This is what genealogists call a brick wall—and every researcher encounters them at some point. But here’s something important…
Old family photographs are some of the most meaningful pieces of family history. They connect us to the faces, places, and moments that shaped our family stories. Unfortunately, many photographs are stored in boxes, albums, or drawers where they can fade, become damaged, or eventually be lost. Digitizing these images helps preserve them for future…
Genealogy is one of the most rewarding hobbies you can pursue—but it can also become overwhelming very quickly. Many family historians start their journey with excitement. They begin collecting records, saving photographs, building family trees, and downloading documents. Before long, they find themselves with folders full of files, stacks of papers, and dozens of unanswered…
Family history research represents years of work. Genealogists spend countless hours locating records, scanning photographs, interviewing relatives, and building family trees. Unfortunately, much of this work can be lost if it is not carefully preserved. Protecting your genealogy research is just as important as discovering it. Safeguarding your family history ensures that future generations will…
