Genealogy: Genealogical Research

Genealogy is an international, scholarly, peer-reviewed, open access journal devoted to the analysis of genealogical narratives (with applications for family, race/ethnic, gender, migration and science studies) and scholarship that uses genealogical theory and methodologies to examine historical processes. The journal is published quarterly online by MDPI.

Contains indexes and other data that served as keys into rare source material such as diaries, ledgers and public records.

The Journal of Genetic Genealogy (JoGG) is a free and open-access quarterly journal of strategies, case studies, and topics of interest for genetic genealogists using DNA testing to research the ancestry of an individual or group. Articles include features, editorials, and peer-reviewed scholarly articles.

Our knowledgeable Research Services Team is experienced in all geographic areas and can assist in a variety of research requests. Some examples include breaking down brick walls, researching property or house histories, creating custom family charts, translating and transcribing records, applying to lineage societies, creating family books (includes photos and biographical narratives), dual-citizenship applications, and archival organization and digitization of family collections.

As the depository of the Federal Government's records deemed of permanent value for historical purposes, the National Archives and Records Administration houses many records that can be helpful to persons who wish to trace their ancestry. However, the search cannot be completed at NARA alone. Many other sources and depositories should be consulted. Here are suggestions about ways to go about finding your ancestors...

Learn search strategies, sources and tips to help with your research and create your family tree.

How to utilize the genealogical research resources from the National Archive

It has been said that one should study the past in order to understand the present and anticipate the future. Serious genealogical research takes time, patience, and persistence. No one ever said that genealogy would be easy but it can be enjoyable and rewarding. You may discover more about where your ancestors came from, what adventures they may have had as pioneers, what businesses or trades they may have been involved in - many more interesting things about them and, at the same time, learn more about history...

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Genealogy is a journey of self-discovery that can teach you as much about yourself as about those who came before you. But what holds many of us back from unearthing our family history is uncertainty about how to go about it. Discover which resources you should use and trust, how you should make your way through tangles of public records, and so much more.