Ancestry Aimee

11/19/2025

Struggling to push your tree back into the 1700s? You might be overlooking one of the best resources for early American research.

In my latest YouTube video, I’m showing you how the DAR Library can help uncover Revolutionary War ancestors, their descendants, and the hidden clues that can finally move your research forward.

Watch now and start digging deeper.

Want to extend your tree into the 1700s? Your Revolutionary War ancestors and their descendants can help build your tree.Learn how DAR (National Society Daug...

11/17/2025

Have you missed buried treasure in your family history search? This oft forgotten record of 491 volumes is a goldmine and may be the key to your family history happiness! Knowledge of this treasure is a MUST for genealogy researchers. Learn more by watching the full video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnMioayJtWM

11/14/2025

Genealogist Elizabeth Shown Mills popularized the concept of the FAN Club—Friends, Associates, and Neighbors. These people often appear in your ancestor’s records and can be key to solving tough questions.

Look for familiar names in land records, witnesses on documents, and census neighbors. Your ancestor didn’t live in a vacuum!

11/12/2025

It’s not too early to start thinking about gifts for the genealogists in your life (or to treat yourself)! 🎁

I’ve rounded up my go-to research tools, books, and gadgets that every family historian should have.

Check out My Favorites page to see what I use and love and find the perfect gift idea!
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11/10/2025

Unlocking new discoveries in your family history just got even easier!

FamilySearch has updated its Full Text Search feature, making it simpler than ever to find your ancestors by searching every word in digitized records.

Check out my latest YouTube video to see what’s new and how these updates can take your genealogy research to the next level!

New UPDATE to FamilySearch's FULL TEXT Searching! Searching by every word in the text has changed family history research and made finding your ancestors eas...

11/07/2025

Before you rely on a record, make sure you understand what it actually is. Is it a death certificate, a burial record, or just an index of one? Who created it, and why?

Understanding the context of a record helps you interpret it correctly and avoid drawing the wrong conclusions.

11/05/2025

Want to take your family tree back to the 1700s?
The SAR Library in Kentucky holds treasures for anyone with Revolutionary War roots. In this video, I’ll show you how the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution can help you uncover new generations, what’s available online, and how to access even more records—without leaving home.

Want to extend your tree into the 1700s? Your Revolutionary War ancestors and their descendants can help build your tree.Learn how SAR (the National Society ...

11/03/2025

Spending the day at the library is always the best kind of day. Nothing beats the thrill of uncovering new family stories!

10/31/2025

Looking for a Halloween activity that’s spooky, fun, and meaningful? Grab your phone, head to the graveyard, and go headstone hunting! Watch the video to see how this simple outing can turn into a family history adventure.

Visiting a graveyard is a spooky, sure to be fun activity with friends and family and a huge help for family history research. Kids love the headstone hunt! ...

10/27/2025

Don’t overlook the best archive, your own family! Talking to relatives can uncover photos, letters, and stories you won’t find anywhere else. Start the conversation before those memories are lost.

10/24/2025

Indexes and transcriptions are helpful, but they’re not always accurate. Always view the original record whenever possible. You might find names, locations, or clues that were misread, or entirely left out. Don’t stop at the summary, go straight to the source.

10/22/2025

standing in front of my great-grandmother’s home—the place where my grandmother grew up. It’s amazing to imagine the stories these walls could tell and the generations that came before me who walked this same path. Have you ever visited one of your ancestors’ homes?