What Is an NPE? Understanding Unexpected DNA Results June 8, 2026 By: Courtney Eberhard Unexpected DNA results can change how you understand your identity—here’s what NPE means, why DNA surprises happen, and where to turn next. DNA testing often begins…
How to Read and Understand Marriage Bonds By Katharine Andrew A marriage bond filed in North Carolina. Have you ever come across a record called a “marriage bond”? You may associate bonds with getting bailed out of jail. But…
Genealogy on a Budget: 6 Money-Saving Techniques By Andrew Koch Young or old, new researcher or seasoned veteran: We’re all working with a limited amount of money. To help you pinch pennies, we’ve collected this list of genealogy money-saving…
“A Marvelous Catch:” A Love Story Between Scotland and America ————————————————————————————————————————————— Monday, June 29 | 12:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM UK Time As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, join NTSUSA Executive Director, Kristin Gamble Bridier, for a…
By Daniel Loftus From its beginnings in 1995, thanks to Jim Tipton, Find a Grave has proved incredibly informative to genealogists thank to the millions of ‘memorials’ available on its site. That said, there are some good practices to observe…
By Diahan Southard From Family Tree Magazine Q: What is endogamy and how can I overcome it? A: Endogamy is the process of marriage within the same group of people over and over and over again. Jewish, Acadian and island…
Please join us for an unforgettable event. We’re planning something you won’t want to miss, and we hope to see you there. Whisky Without Borders: A Virtual World Cup Whisky Tasting June 13, 20265:00 PM Join us for a global…
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By Marsha Hoffman Rising From Family Tree Magazine 1. Adopt a versatile approach when choosing research techniques. No one or two (or even five) methods will work in any given case. The method that was brilliantly successful for one problem…
By Ashlee Peck Family Tree Magazine It’s no coincidence that there are so many holidays around the time of the winter solstice. The solstice marks the shortest day of the year in Northern Hemisphere, or the day with the fewest…
