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Uncover your ancestry, awaken your inner detective, and fuel a profound sense of appreciation. Let's take your genealogy research to the next level.
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Uncover your ancestry, awaken your inner detective, and fuel a profound sense of appreciation. Let's take your genealogy research to the next level.
YouTube videos https://m.youtube.com/@AncestryAimee
How to find land records for genealogy research AND how to plot them on current maps. Discover how land records can transform your family history research by revealing relationships, women's maiden names, military service, and more.
Watch the full video here: youtu.be/jS1q5qeYubI
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Watch the full video here: youtu.be/jS1q5qeYubI
#genealogy
November 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
How to find land records for genealogy research AND how to plot them on current maps. Discover how land records can transform your family history research by revealing relationships, women's maiden names, military service, and more.
Watch the full video here: youtu.be/jS1q5qeYubI
#genealogy
Watch the full video here: youtu.be/jS1q5qeYubI
#genealogy
Genealogy doesn’t have to be overwhelming. I’ve put all my YouTube teaching handouts into easy digital guides you can download, print, and keep by your desk. From Ancestry + FamilySearch tips to DNA sorting and 1700s–1800s strategies—browse the full shop: www.etsy.com/shop/ancestr...
November 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Genealogy doesn’t have to be overwhelming. I’ve put all my YouTube teaching handouts into easy digital guides you can download, print, and keep by your desk. From Ancestry + FamilySearch tips to DNA sorting and 1700s–1800s strategies—browse the full shop: www.etsy.com/shop/ancestr...
Have you missed buried treasure in your family history search? This oft forgotten record of 491 volumes is a goldmine and may be the key to your family history happiness! Knowledge of this treasure is a MUST for genealogy researchers. Learn more here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnMi...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Have you missed buried treasure in your family history search? This oft forgotten record of 491 volumes is a goldmine and may be the key to your family history happiness! Knowledge of this treasure is a MUST for genealogy researchers. Learn more here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnMi...
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#genealogy
Genealogist Elizabeth Shown Mills popularized the concept of the FAN Club. These people often appear in your ancestor’s records and can be key to solving tough questions.
Look for familiar names in land records, witnesses on documents, and census neighbors. Your ancestor didn’t live in a vacuum!
Look for familiar names in land records, witnesses on documents, and census neighbors. Your ancestor didn’t live in a vacuum!
November 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Genealogist Elizabeth Shown Mills popularized the concept of the FAN Club. These people often appear in your ancestor’s records and can be key to solving tough questions.
Look for familiar names in land records, witnesses on documents, and census neighbors. Your ancestor didn’t live in a vacuum!
Look for familiar names in land records, witnesses on documents, and census neighbors. Your ancestor didn’t live in a vacuum!
It’s never too early to shop for the genealogist in your life, or yourself!
I’ve rounded up my favorite research tools, books & gadgets every family historian will love.
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I’ve rounded up my favorite research tools, books & gadgets every family historian will love.
Explore my favorites ancestryaimee.com/recommendati...
#genealogy
November 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
It’s never too early to shop for the genealogist in your life, or yourself!
I’ve rounded up my favorite research tools, books & gadgets every family historian will love.
Explore my favorites ancestryaimee.com/recommendati...
#genealogy
I’ve rounded up my favorite research tools, books & gadgets every family historian will love.
Explore my favorites ancestryaimee.com/recommendati...
#genealogy
Before you rely on a record, make sure you understand what it actually is. Is it a death certificate, a burial record, or just an index of one? Who created it, and why?
Understanding the context of a record helps you interpret it correctly and avoid drawing the wrong conclusions.
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Understanding the context of a record helps you interpret it correctly and avoid drawing the wrong conclusions.
#genealogy
November 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Before you rely on a record, make sure you understand what it actually is. Is it a death certificate, a burial record, or just an index of one? Who created it, and why?
Understanding the context of a record helps you interpret it correctly and avoid drawing the wrong conclusions.
#genealogy
Understanding the context of a record helps you interpret it correctly and avoid drawing the wrong conclusions.
#genealogy
Spending the day at the FamilySearch library is always the best kind of day. Nothing beats the thrill of uncovering new family stories! #genealogy
November 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Spending the day at the FamilySearch library is always the best kind of day. Nothing beats the thrill of uncovering new family stories! #genealogy
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. #genealogy
October 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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. #genealogy
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?
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October 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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?
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#genealogy
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. If someone else’s tree has a clue, treat it like a lead to follow, not a fact to copy. #genealogy
October 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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. If someone else’s tree has a clue, treat it like a lead to follow, not a fact to copy. #genealogy
When you find an unmarked or incomplete headstone, visit the cemetery office. They often have burial records that reveal names, dates, and relationships you won’t find anywhere else. #Genealogy
October 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
When you find an unmarked or incomplete headstone, visit the cemetery office. They often have burial records that reveal names, dates, and relationships you won’t find anywhere else. #Genealogy
Thinking about building your family tree but not sure where to start? Avoid beginner mistakes with my free 6-page guide, Starting Your Family Tree Right! Learn the first steps to start your research with confidence. Grab your copy here: ancestryaimee.com/free-startin...
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October 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Thinking about building your family tree but not sure where to start? Avoid beginner mistakes with my free 6-page guide, Starting Your Family Tree Right! Learn the first steps to start your research with confidence. Grab your copy here: ancestryaimee.com/free-startin...
#genealogy
#genealogy
October is Family History Month—time to dig into roots, preserve memories, and celebrate your unique story. How are you marking it? Labeling photos, ordering records, exploring DNA, cooking family recipes? Share your plans and inspire others! #genealogy
October 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
October is Family History Month—time to dig into roots, preserve memories, and celebrate your unique story. How are you marking it? Labeling photos, ordering records, exploring DNA, cooking family recipes? Share your plans and inspire others! #genealogy
Feeling stuck in your #genealogy research? Need a fresh perspective or a little nudge forward?
Whether you’re just starting out or deep into a brick wall, I offer both individual & group coaching to help you move forward with confidence. Coaching sessions are available now at AncestryAimee.com!
Whether you’re just starting out or deep into a brick wall, I offer both individual & group coaching to help you move forward with confidence. Coaching sessions are available now at AncestryAimee.com!
October 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Feeling stuck in your #genealogy research? Need a fresh perspective or a little nudge forward?
Whether you’re just starting out or deep into a brick wall, I offer both individual & group coaching to help you move forward with confidence. Coaching sessions are available now at AncestryAimee.com!
Whether you’re just starting out or deep into a brick wall, I offer both individual & group coaching to help you move forward with confidence. Coaching sessions are available now at AncestryAimee.com!
Build a timeline of your ancestor’s life to spot gaps and guide your research. It’s a simple but powerful tool! #Genealogy
October 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Build a timeline of your ancestor’s life to spot gaps and guide your research. It’s a simple but powerful tool! #Genealogy
Headed into the Vermont State Archives to see what family secrets the records might spill. #genealogy
September 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Headed into the Vermont State Archives to see what family secrets the records might spill. #genealogy
Future you will be grateful. Always keep track of where you found that date, name, or fact. It saves time, prevents mistakes, and makes your research credible. #genealogy
September 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Future you will be grateful. Always keep track of where you found that date, name, or fact. It saves time, prevents mistakes, and makes your research credible. #genealogy
A quiet moment at Plum Island Lighthouse. One of my favorite views from my New England trip.
September 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A quiet moment at Plum Island Lighthouse. One of my favorite views from my New England trip.
While in Boston I've discovered fun facts I didn't know, do you? Catch the shorts running over the next 10 days on my YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@ancestryaimee). #genealogy
September 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM
While in Boston I've discovered fun facts I didn't know, do you? Catch the shorts running over the next 10 days on my YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@ancestryaimee). #genealogy
Your family tree might hold a secret—were your roots tangled up in the Salem Witch Trials? #genealogy
September 15, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Your family tree might hold a secret—were your roots tangled up in the Salem Witch Trials? #genealogy
Your great-great-aunt’s records might
hold the key to your direct line. Researching siblings,
in-laws, and cousins can help you find the missing links
in your family tree. #Genealogy
hold the key to your direct line. Researching siblings,
in-laws, and cousins can help you find the missing links
in your family tree. #Genealogy
September 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Your great-great-aunt’s records might
hold the key to your direct line. Researching siblings,
in-laws, and cousins can help you find the missing links
in your family tree. #Genealogy
hold the key to your direct line. Researching siblings,
in-laws, and cousins can help you find the missing links
in your family tree. #Genealogy
Visited the iconic Boston Public Library while tracing my New England roots. Founded in 1848, it was the first large free municipal library in the U.S. Stepping into Bates Hall—with its green lamps and arched windows—felt like walking into history.
September 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Visited the iconic Boston Public Library while tracing my New England roots. Founded in 1848, it was the first large free municipal library in the U.S. Stepping into Bates Hall—with its green lamps and arched windows—felt like walking into history.
Spelling didn’t count in the 1800s! Don’t let creative spelling stop your search. Learn how to spot your ancestors even when their names are spelled five different ways. #genealogy
September 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Spelling didn’t count in the 1800s! Don’t let creative spelling stop your search. Learn how to spot your ancestors even when their names are spelled five different ways. #genealogy
Finally made it to the New England Historic Genealogical Society—the oldest & largest in the U.S., founded in 1845. Incredible records, helpful staff, and a true step into history. Sometimes the answers we seek are in places preserving them for generations. Have you been? #genealogy
August 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Finally made it to the New England Historic Genealogical Society—the oldest & largest in the U.S., founded in 1845. Incredible records, helpful staff, and a true step into history. Sometimes the answers we seek are in places preserving them for generations. Have you been? #genealogy
#Genealogy Tip: Boundaries Matter!
Your ancestor may never have moved—yet their records did.
In the early 1800s, shifting county and state lines mean you could be searching in the wrong place entirely. 1/2
Your ancestor may never have moved—yet their records did.
In the early 1800s, shifting county and state lines mean you could be searching in the wrong place entirely. 1/2
August 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
#Genealogy Tip: Boundaries Matter!
Your ancestor may never have moved—yet their records did.
In the early 1800s, shifting county and state lines mean you could be searching in the wrong place entirely. 1/2
Your ancestor may never have moved—yet their records did.
In the early 1800s, shifting county and state lines mean you could be searching in the wrong place entirely. 1/2