Family (genealogy, family history, research methodology)

The 1790 census is America’s first federal census—and most genealogists search it completely wrong. I’ve gone from mishandles census forms to thoroughly understanding how to tap into these forms for my family history – you can too. You’ve probably typed your ancestor’s name into Ancestry, gotten zero results, and assumed they weren’t counted. Here’s what

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The US Federal Census is the single most important resource in American genealogy—yet many of you are not using it to your full potential. I’ll teach you to squeeze the juice from these beloved family history gems. You’ve probably clicked those green Ancestry hints, assumed the census told you everything, and moved on. Here’s the

If you’re wondering how to merge duplicate ancestors without destroying decades of research, you’ve landed in the right place. 🎯 Every seasoned genealogist has been there—staring at their family tree only to discover that Great-Great-Grandma Sarah appears three times with slightly different birth dates, or that Grandpa William has duplicate entries scattered across multiple branches.