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Great Grandma did what?
The latest stories found hiding in trees, research techniques, and a little bit of history too
Ancestry Hints MAY BE Hiding Family Secrets. Here's How.
When an Ancestry hint mentioned my happily-married great-grandfather in a 1920 divorce case, I knew something was off. Clicking deeper, I discovered names I didn't recognize, roles that didn't make sense, and questions piling up faster than answers. Turns out, hidden beneath that innocent little leaf was a family secret waiting patiently for a hundred years to be uncovered.
Colorizing History: How I Used ChatGPT to Breathe Life into My Ancestor’s 1903 Obituary Photo
Ever wish you could bring an old family photo to life?
I just used ChatGPT and a smart AI genealogy prompt to colorize my 2nd great-grandfather’s 1903 obituary photo, and wow. It felt like meeting him for the first time.
I’ll show you exactly how I did it, step by step, no extra tools needed. Just your image, a reference photo, and the right words.
Ready to try it with your own ancestors?
Genealogy Tourism: How to Plan Your Ancestral Return Trip
Your ancestors lived real lives. They laughed, got married, argued over laundry, maybe “ran away” when they didn’t want to sweep the floors. Ancestry travel is your chance to stand where all that happened. But first, we find the records that get you there.
How to Trace Family Members Using Death Certificates & Cemetery Records
Discover how to use death certificates to trace family members in cemetery records. This step-by-step guide shows how to locate burial plots, search Find A Grave, and uncover possible relatives using real genealogy research methods.
Ashkenazi Jewish Family Names from the Russian Empire
Ashkenazi Jewish Family Names from the Russian Empire. In the late 1800’s Russia was the largest country in the world. It extended from modern day Asia all the way over to Poland.