Blog Archive

Article - Interesting news, stories from the world of genealogy and my own take on genealogy topics.

Journal - A monthly review review of what I’m studying and learning; and working on in my family trees. List of new websites and tools that I discover.

Toolkit - More information about websites and tools that I use to help with my ancestry journey. Includes updates from major platforms like Ancestry, MyHeritage, FamilySearch and Findmypast.

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Margo Shepherd 6/27/25 Margo Shepherd 6/27/25

10 Top Tips for…

10 practical tips to get you started on your Scottish family tree journey.

Margo Shepherd 6/10/25 Margo Shepherd 6/10/25

10 Top Tips for…

If you're feeling buried under a mountain of shaky leaves, here are 10 top tips to help you manage your Ancestry hints and get back to making real progress.

Margo Shepherd 5/20/25 Margo Shepherd 5/20/25

10 Top Tips for…

Initiating contact can sometimes feel daunting. Think of it like a first introduction – you want to make a good impression and encourage further interaction.

Margo Shepherd 4/25/25 Margo Shepherd 4/25/25

5 Tips for Organising Like A Pro

Family history research can be a real adventure, but it can also get a bit messy if you don't have a system.