Accessing Your Courses
See the instructions below for guidance on how to access courses on this website. These are meant to be very step-by-step for first-time users. At any point in the process, you can bookmark webpages in your browser for faster access in the future. I have also...
Avoid These 5 Common Web Merge Mistakes
Web Merge is one of my favorite features of Family Tree Maker. It offers convenience, efficiency, and accuracy, all of which make my genealogy research stronger. However, there are a few ways I misused this feature when I was first getting started. I would love to...
Surprising Tip for Previewing Newspapers.com Content in Family Tree Maker
If you don’t have a subscription to Newspapers.com, you might assume you should give up on trying to see articles from that website … but you would be wrong…
Beyond Names & Numbers: Uncovering Family Stories in US Census Records
Have you ever glanced at a US census record and felt overwhelmed by rows of names and numbers?
By digging deeper and asking the right questions, you can transform census data into fascinating stories about your ancestors’ lives, migration patterns, and family dynamics.
My Interview with Dawnversations
Check out this 30-minute interview where I discuss my book, my research, and genealogy in general! Many thanks to Dawnversations for having me.You can also listen to the audio version on Spotify or Apple.
Getting Started with Family Book Creator
I always talk about how Family Book Creator is a magic wand that can create a family history book for you with just a few clicks. Well, voila! I recorded a quick 3-minute run-through of the process to prove it. In this video, I walk through opening FBC from Family...
How To Clean Up Your Family Tree
New year, new you? Clean up your tree for a solid foundation to build on.
Introducing “Leaving a Legacy: Turn Your Family Tree into a Family Book”
I am so excited to officially announce the launch of my new book! Leaving a Legacy: Turn Your Family Tree into a Family Book is a step-by-step guide to help you finally achieve your dream of "doing something" with all those years of research. If you liked my blog post...