Fortify Your Family Tree

Ten years ago I asked my parents to take a DNA test. I told them it would help me see whether my matches were on mom's side or dad's...

When I told you I'd finished cleaning up all the source citations in my family tree, I left something out. I didn't want to get int...

Can you inherit your bright-eyed optimism from your ancestors? Popular shows like "Finding Your Roots" and "Who Do You Think...

On Friday I finished an ambitious family tree project I started in January. I've been working at it nearly every day, and it was worth i...

I recently made the comment that "I'm like the frozen concentrate of Benevento, Italy." In " Where Will Your Roots Map T...

Some family history myths never seem to die. Perhaps the biggest one is "my ancestor's name was changed at Ellis Island." Desp...