| Dear Fellow Genealogist,
Think of the person who first got you interested in genealogy. For many, that was an aunt, uncle or grandparent.
Maybe they dragged you to a cemetery or library. Or maybe they shared with you the handiwork from their decades of research: file folders jam-packed with records ordered from archives, handwritten pedigree charts, and boxes of family photos.
Now imagine that person standing over your shoulder as you research today. They would almost certainly be floored at how different a genealogist’s day-to-day work is now compared to even a couple decades ago. Online record-imaging, keyword-searching in massive databases, artificial intelligence, DNA: advancements in technology make genealogy research possible in ways that were unthinkable even just a few decades ago.
Today’s premium article looks back at how genealogy has changed over time. Modern researchers have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to digitized records and tree-building tools.
So many, in fact, that it can be overwhelming. MyHeritage is one leading genealogy (subscription) tech company, boasting DNA testing and several AI-assisted tools. We share tips for using the site for free below.
Don’t let all the bells and whistles overshadow more-traditional documentation, though. Our third article today covers how to create research reports. These don’t need to be stuffy or formal, but they do focus on the hard facts of your research—the people, places and dates—rather than stories or novelties.
Reminding himself how to use a microfilm reader,
— Andrew, Editor of Family Tree Magazine
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