Millions of people have conducted genealogy or family history research. New hobbyists begin researching their families each year. Where to begin? The library has basic books for the novice ...

I met my third cousin on Ancestry. Even though we share just 1% of our DNA, we used ChatGPT to connect the dots between generations. Here's how and what we learned.

Forensic genealogy uses DNA evidence to build family trees and identify victims or suspects through their relatives. The technique has been gaining popularity since it was used to identify the ...

After all, looking at genealogy isn't something one has to do, like paying for car repairs. People do it because they want to. Still, if you're looking for ways to research your family tree and ...

Learn the basics you'll need to get started on your own research, from drawing up your family tree to exploring the archives. If you're tackling archives for the first time in a search for your ...

The St. Charles Public Library is hosting “Too Good to Be True: Learn How to Spot and Stop Genealogy Fraud” with professional genealogist Candace Marx on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The genealogy world ...

A genealogy workshop in Moorhead later this month will focus on exploring the complexities of African American genealogy ...