Ancestry Aimee

10/27/2025

Don’t overlook the best archive, your own family! Talking to relatives can uncover photos, letters, and stories you won’t find anywhere else. Start the conversation before those memories are lost.

10/24/2025

Indexes and transcriptions are helpful, but they’re not always accurate. Always view the original record whenever possible. You might find names, locations, or clues that were misread, or entirely left out. Don’t stop at the summary, go straight to the source.

10/22/2025

standing in front of my great-grandmother’s home—the place where my grandmother grew up. It’s amazing to imagine the stories these walls could tell and the generations that came before me who walked this same path. Have you ever visited one of your ancestors’ homes?

10/20/2025

If you’ve ever wondered why a law from 1850 matters to your ancestor’s story, this one’s for you. Judy Russell, The Legal Genealogist, explains how understanding the law can unlock the meaning behind the records we use every day.

Why is the law important in family history research? Any experienced genealogist will tell you - you need to understand the law to understand the records. Th...

10/17/2025

Think you’ve found all your ancestors’ records on Ancestry or FamilySearch? Think again! In my newest YouTube video, I’ll show you hidden places to find records in EVERY U.S. state, plus insider tips for using Ancestry and FamilySearch more effectively. Watch now and uncover what you’ve been missing!

Are you relying solely on big sites like Ancestry, FamilySearch, or MyHeritage for your family history research? You could be missing out on rare and valuabl...

10/15/2025

It’s tempting to copy a public tree, but that can lead to errors. Instead, let original records guide your research. Build your tree based on documents you can verify, census records, vital records, wills, land deeds. If someone else’s tree has a clue, treat it like a lead to follow, not a fact to copy.

10/13/2025

I’m back on the road chasing down family history, and today’s stop brought an unexpected twist. I visited the cemetery where some of my relatives are buried—only to find their headstone completely blank. No names, no dates, just stone.

Here’s a tip for your own research adventures: if you ever find yourself puzzled by an unmarked or incomplete headstone, visit the cemetery’s office. They often keep detailed burial records that can reveal names, dates, and even relationships you won’t find anywhere else.

10/10/2025

Thinking about building your family tree but not sure where to start? It’s easy to jump in and make mistakes that can cause headaches later.

That’s why I put together a free 6-page handout called Starting Your Family Tree Right — it walks you through the very first steps and helps you avoid the most common beginner mistakes.

Grab your copy and start your tree with confidence. https://ancestryaimee.com/free-starting-family-tree-right

10/08/2025

Family history month is the perfect time to finally tackle those stacks of papers and unlabeled photos.

If your genealogy research feels scattered, in this video, I'll show you simple, practical ways to bring order to the chaos. After nearly 40 years of research, I’m sharing the strategies that keep me sane (and save time!).

Watch now and start organizing your family history with confidence.

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10/06/2025

October is Family History Month and it’s the perfect time to dig into your roots, preserve memories, and celebrate the stories that make your family unique.

I’d love to hear from you. How are you planning to celebrate this month? Are you labeling old photos, ordering records, exploring your DNA, or maybe cooking a family recipe?

Share your plans in the comments and let’s inspire each other to make family history a priority this month.

10/03/2025

Ancestry's DNA ethnicity results are updating NEXT WEEK on October 9th. I got a sneak peak! Check it out!

Breaking News! Ancestry has made a BIG update to their ethnicity results - get a sneak peek of the new release coming October 9th.👩🏻‍✈️ Join Aimee's Crew f...

10/01/2025

Timelines are one of the most underrated genealogy tools. By listing events in your ancestor’s life in chronological order, including births, deaths, marriages, census years, and migrations, you can quickly spot gaps, overlaps, and missing records. Seeing everything laid out helps identify where to search next and whether your records make sense together.