We've all used the Web to search for someone--ourselves, a friend or even a long-lost family member. Now, a new crop of "Web 2.0" genealogy sites aim to help online seekers trace their ancestral roots ...

A few years ago, I set out on my journey to learn if there were any Patriots in my family tree.

Whether you want to authenticate well-loved family stories or are unaware of your family history and need a place to start, personal DNA testing has never been easier. At-home DNA tests are a popular ...

Many of us want to know about our roots, but trying to track them down can be overwhelming. Luckily, tools for exploring your family history have just gotten kicked up a notch with the release of ...

DNA tests are a great way to jumpstart tracing your family history, which can typically be a challenging and time-consuming process. Companies like Ancestry, 23andMe and National Geographic aim to ...

Shoebox, the mobile photo archiving app Ancestry.com acquired from San Francisco-based 1000memories last fall, has now gone live at its new home. The updated version of the app, Shoebox 3.0, still ...

Your family tree might contain a few curious revelations. It might alert you to the existence of long-lost third cousins. It might tell you your 10-times-great-grandfather once bought a chunk of ...

"I had 71 first cousins. My son has three" Genealogist John Grenham on family change, family trees and new research ...

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