Expert Series
Archives.com features new guest authors every two weeks. These authors write on a myriad of genealogy topics, and give advice and valuable tips to assist you with your family history research. Check out the most recent articles and the experts that have written them!
Ancestors Involved In The Underground Railroad?
Learn more about ancestors who may have participated in the Underground Railroad in the Expert Series article "Tracing Your Ancestors From The Underground Railroad." Read More
Tips To Prevent Genealogy Data Loss
Expert Series author Thomas MacEntee knows data loss. In his most recent addition to the Expert Series "It's 10 PM - Do You Know Where Your Genealogy Data Is?" he reveals a personal story that demonstrates the importance of taking inventory... Read More
O Pioneers! Homestead Records Revealed
Archives.com is proud to present a new Expert Series article, written by Roberta "Bobbi" King. The article entitled "Homestead Records: A Glimpse Into Your Ancestor's Past" is a must read... Read More
Learn Tips To Identify Old Photos
The latest Expert Series article was just posted! Entitled "How To Identify A Photograph Without Looking At The Picture", and written by real-life CSI detective Colleen Fitzpatrick, the article is a must read for family historians and history buffs... Read More
Plan Your Family Reunion
Make a family reunion the highlight of your summer by reading tips from expert author Maureen A. Taylor. In the new Expert Series article "Family Reunion Sense and Sensibility," Maureen gives insight on who to invite, how to delegate, picking a location, and more... Read More
Pay It Forward: Become A Volunteer
In honor of National Volunteer Week (April 18-24), the latest Expert Series article entitled Volunteer Projects Help Family Historians provides an overview of several of the most prominent genealogy-focused volunteer projects... Read More
Expert Series Redesign!
Though the previous version wasn't shabby, our brilliant design team has one upped themselves by redesigning the Expert Series. The new format not only looks great, it also makes the Expert Series articles easy to find and conveniently categorizes them... Read More
Discover Ancestors Though Diaries And Letters
I'm happy to announce the publication of a new Expert Series article. To read it now, click here. Author and Certified Genealogist Marjory Perez gives a heartfelt and informative overview of how to use diaries and letters in genealogical research. ... Read More
Expert Census Advice
Have you ever looked for your ancestors in U.S. census records and been overwhelmed by misspellings and handwriting inconsistencies? Go no further. Expert Series author Craig Rice shows you how to overcome these common concerns in the article Even a... Read More
Uncover Civil War Ancestors
New Expert Series article Researching Your Civil War Ancestors takes readers on an in-depth journey through Civil War era research. Author Laura H. Congleton, uses her 20+ years of experience as a family historian to help you understand what you'll... Read More
Must-Have Forms To Improve Your Organization
Expert Series author Carolyn Barkley puts her Library Sciences expertise to good use in the newly published article, Get Organized: Basic Forms For Beginning Genealogists. Can you guess the four basic forms that she recommends every family historian use regularly?... Read More
How To Bring Your Research To The 21st Century
Today we published a new Expert Series article by genealogy veteran James Tanner--who has over 25 years of family history research experience. In the article, Advancing Your Genealogical Research Into The Digital Age he provides readers with many valuable pointers... Read More
Expert Series Debut
We are very excited to announce the debut of our expert article series! The Expert Series features exclusive articles written by genealogy enthusiasts and professionals. These articles will give you helpful tips to advance your family history research. This month... Read More
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