Genealogy Guide

Step-by-step guides for your family history — clearly explained, no experience needed.

1. 1Starting Genealogy: First StepsStart genealogy with no experience: a simple first-week plan using family stories, home records, photos, and clear notes.5 min read
2. 2Interviewing Relatives: Questions and TipsLearn how to interview parents and grandparents for family history with simple questions, calm conversations, and clear notes.5 min read
3. 3Family Documents at Home: Genealogy CluesFind genealogy clues at home in certificates, family Bibles, photo albums, letters, military papers, and old keepsakes.5 min read
4. 4Official Genealogy Records: Where to SearchLearn where to search official genealogy records: civil records, vital records, church registers, archives, fees, and access rules.5 min read
5. 5Free Online Genealogy SourcesFind useful free online genealogy sources, including FamilySearch, national archives, indexes, newspapers, and cemetery records.5 min read
6. 6Reading Old Handwriting for GenealogyLearn how to read old handwriting in genealogy records with simple steps, comparison letters, transcription notes, and patience.5 min read
7. 7Preserving Family Photos: Scan and LabelLearn how to preserve old family photos: scan safely, name files clearly, identify people, and store originals with care.5 min read
8. 8Family Data and Privacy in GenealogyLearn what to store and share about living relatives in genealogy, with simple privacy rules and respectful consent.5 min read