RootsTech Survival Guide

RootsTech Booth 2024

12 Tips to Navigate Genealogy’s Biggest Event Picture this: You’re about to dive into the world’s largest family history celebration, where technology meets tradition and where thousands of genealogy enthusiasts gather to share, learn, and connect. Welcome to RootsTech! Whether you’re attending in person in Salt Lake City or joining virtually from your living room, […]

Your Life Story Can Take Many Shapes and Sizes

Life Story

Guest Post by Flora Morris Brown, Ph.D. On the surface, it seems writing your life story should be easy. After all, you’re the main character, and all the experiences that make up your story are filed in your memory. And yet, most of us struggle with where and how to start. There are many reasons […]

New Year, New Stories: 9 Family History Resolutions to Jumpstart Your Year

Resolutions Family History

We’ve all been there—starting a family history project full of enthusiasm, only to feel overwhelmed by names and dates. This New Year, why not make a resolution for your family history work? Dive into your roots and preserve precious memories for future generations. Start the year by creating a meaningful connection to your family’s past […]

Your DNA Has a Story to Tell | Here’s How to Write It

DNA stories

DNA testing has revolutionized family history research, offering new ways to explore your roots, connect with relatives, and uncover fascinating details about your heritage. But have you ever thought about turning your DNA results into compelling stories? At Storied, we believe your DNA results can be more than data—they can inspire narratives that bring your […]

Occupations and the Working Lives of Your Ancestors

Occupations - Miners

Bringing Your Ancestors to Life: Why Their Jobs Matter Imagine for a moment that you could step into your great-great-grandmother’s shoes for a day. What would you see? What would you hear? What challenges would you face? The answers to these questions often lie in a seemingly simple piece of information: your ancestor’s occupation. Think […]

Census Records 101

Census Record

Discover how to uncover your family’s hidden stories using census records. Our beginner’s guide explains what census records are, why they’re valuable for genealogy, and how to read them effectively to reveal fascinating details about your ancestors’ lives.

Lost Letters, Found Stories

Exploring Unclaimed Mail in Historical Newspapers Have you ever been reading through old newspapers, searching for clues about your ancestors, when you stumbled upon a list of unclaimed letters? These intriguing notices, often overlooked by researchers, can hold the key to unlocking fascinating stories and historical insights. In this blog post, we’ll explore the mysteries […]

The Rich Resource of African American Newspapers in Family History Research

Kansas City Sun

February is Black History Month, a time to reflect and celebrate the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history. In the realm of genealogy and family history research, African American newspapers stand as a particularly valuable resource. These newspapers not only offer a unique perspective on the lives and experiences of African Americans but […]

Printed Portals

Storied’s new Newspaper Matches allow you to easily discover newspaper articles associated with individuals from your family tree. Uncover obituaries, wedding announcements, local news stories mentioning your ancestors, classified ads placed by relatives, and more. These historical snippets open a valuable glimpse into our ancestors’ daily lives and offer an exciting avenue to infuse genealogy narratives with authentic details. Learn how to find Newspaper Matches in your Storied family tree and leverage them to reveal forgotten info, capture social history, spark further research, and inspire your storytelling.

Preservation of Documents & Images

Written by guest blogger: Stacy Hawks – Dividing Ridge Genealogy Founder  As an educator, historian, and writer, I have come across many beautiful, wonderful, and memorable pieces of information over the years. However, none are as precious or as informative in understanding our family histories as photos, vital records, and newspaper articles. In this blog […]