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Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· 18d

Ha! I don't have one of those yet, but I do have a Johann who named 3 of his 5 sons Georg, and many (most) online family trees get the Georgs's baptism and birthdates confused. #Genealogy

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Jul 17

Looking through probate records for an ancestor. In the sale bill of his personal property, I found 22 beehives... Finally, a probate file to make a buzz about. #genealogy

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Apr 13

We have a winner! After tallying the votes, OBITUARIES have taken the title in #Genealogy Madness!

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Apr 1

Have you checked out the new issue of Family Tree Magazine? Learn how to trace your primordial ancestors. Make sure to read the free guide on decoding Neanderthal maiden names, the annual list of 3,497 best websites for #Genealogy research, and a feature on 47 ways to spell Catherine! #AprilFools

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Mar 23

It's a busy day in #Genealogy Madness! With two matches: Church Records vs. Divorce Records (divinely documented vs. legally dissolved) Death Records vs. City Directories (endings vs. "he's still at 214 Main street.") Comment your winners below!

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Mar 19

Do you prefer finding a name listed as arriving on a ship or a list of surviving relatives you now have to research? Passenger lists vs. obituaries. Comment now! #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Mar 18

Now it’s your turn to vote! How to participate: Comment your favorite record type of this post (we’ll count the votes for the competition) or any subsequent March Madness posts we make. OR fill out your own bracket and share it (and tag us) so we can county your picks and see your predictions.

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Mar 18

#Genealogy Madness is here! We’ve seeded 16 types of genealogy records and now it’s time to find out which one is the champion of #FamilyHistory research. The record type that wins will also unlock a bonus: we’ll make our premium Source Spotlight article about it free to read on our website.

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Feb 16

New occupation unlocked: vampires #genealogy #FamilyHistory

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Nov 17

Or one of these.

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Nov 14

Nothing says "I'm a genealogist" like paying $25 for a death certificate that lists "cause of death: dead". #genealogy #FamilyHistory

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Oct 24

(the person writing my ancestor's obituary): It is ten o'clock in the morning, on October the twenty-fourth, if you want to know. #LordOfTheRings #Genealogy

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Oct 20

We are experiencing interruptions in the delivery of our daily newsletters because of the global outage affecting AWS. In the meantime, if you aren't subscribed to our free editorial newsletters, you can be and get them once these issues are resolved: familytreemagazine.com/newsletter-s...

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Oct 1

Happy #FamilyHistoryMonth! We’re celebrating all month long with exclusive themed content delivered right to your inbox-from cemetery research to immigration records and everything in between. 🔗 Subscribe now: familytreemagazine.com/newsletter-s...

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Sep 12

Cap off the week with some #familyhistory tunes. Our digital editor came up with a playlist to listen to while researching your #genealogy brick walls. Do you have any songs that you would add? Help us create a part 3!

Songs for Brick Wall Genealogy Research–Part 1
“I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2
Anthem for all genealogists.

“Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except Me and My Monkey” by The Beatles
Self-explanatory.

“Road to Nowhere” by Talking Heads
How I feel when I can’t find anything.

“I’m Confused” by Handsome Furs
Honestly, same.

“Hide and Seek” by Imogen Heap
Literally what my ancestors are doing in records.

“Can’t Find My Way Home” by Blind Faith
When I’m trying to find my ancestor’s hometown, but the gazetteers are all in Welsh.

“Nowhere Man” by The Beatles
For my mysterious ancestor who appears in 1730s colonial Pennsylvania out of nowhere.

“No One Knows” by Queens of the Stone Age
Pretty much.

Songs for Brick Wall Genealogy Research-Part 2
“Where the Streets Have No Name” by U2
Immigrant ancestor’s village being wiped off the map and renamed and merged into another one.

“Help!” by The Beatles
The emotion behind 90% of genealogy Facebook group and Reddit posts.

“You Can’t Always Get What You Want” by The Rolling Stones
Especially not when the courthouse burned down in 1895.

“Changes” by David Bowie
When my ancestor's name, age and birthplace change in every single census.

“We Didn't Start the Fire” by Billy Joel
The 1890 census disappearing isn’t my fault.

"The Sound of Silence" – Simon & Garfunkel
What I hear after clicking “Search” on a record set that should absolutely include my person.

"Gone Gone Gone" – Phillip Phillips
My ancestor, when the census man came knocking.

"Who Are You" – The Who
No, really. Who ARE you. And why are you listed as a “nephew” in a
1910 census but never seen again?

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Sep 4

📖 Have you picked up the Sep/Oct issue? In this issue you'll find: 🪦 guide to tombstone symbols 🇩🇪 tips to find German ancestors 🇺🇸 state research guides for Idaho and North Carolina 📖 and plenty more! Pick up a copy at a local bookstore or online at FamilyTreeMagazine.com #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Jun 24

Have you picked up the July/August issue yet? In this issue you'll find: 101 Best #Genealogy Websites of 2025, 75 Best State Genealogy Websites of 2025, tips for accessing vital records, and plenty more! Pick up a copy at your local bookstore, or buy online in the Shop at FamilyTreeMagazine.com!

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Jun 5

Family Tree Magazine’s 101 Best Genealogy Websites 2025 Edition is here! With more and more genealogy records and tools coming online every day, this annual list highlights the best resources for genealogy enthusiasts to add to their toolkit. 🔗 familytreemagazine.com/best-genealo...

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· May 15

A quick behind-the-scenes glimpse of our upcoming issue from our Editor's desk 👀... #familytreemagazine #genealogy

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· May 3

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Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Apr 29

✉️ Our e-newsletter is taking a short nap while we upgrade our system (no, it’s not stuck in a burned courthouse!). Once it's back, you’ll continue to get top #genealogy tips, news, and resources—no horse-drawn carriage required. Not subscribed yet? Sign up here: 🔗 bit.ly/3PiFwPU

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Apr 1

Tired of email newsletters? Subscribe via carrier pigeon! Each issue of Family Tree Magazine now comes with a feathery messenger and 1800s flair. (Bird seed not included) #AprilFools #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Mar 20

Are you one of the 4.5 million Norwegian-Americans curious about your family history? Embark on a journey to discover your roots without leaving your house! Join FTU and David A. Fryxell for a live 2-hour course on April 10 at 3PM ET. Register today: bit.ly/4hlwHCM #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Mar 10

Fresh from #RootsTech 2025! 🚀 Check out some of the latest and most notable genealogy updates and innovations unveiled at this year’s event. #RootsTech2025 #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #TechForGenealogy #FamilyTreeMagazine

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Mar 6

And we're off! The Expo Hall at #RootsTech is now open. Stop by booth 303 and grab a free copy of our March/April issue before they are gone! #RootsTech2025 #FamilyTreeMagazine #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Feb 27

📖 Have you picked up the March/April issue yet? In this issue you'll find: Census questions by year • State guides for LA and WA • Tips for researching colonial immigration • And plenty more! Pick up a copy at your local bookstore, or buy online in the shop at FamilyTreeMagazine.com! #Genealogy

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Feb 25

🔎 #TipOfTheMonth: Land records aren’t just for rural ancestors! City dwellers and renters can be linked to property records. If you have an address, check property-ownership records. 📖 Learn more about land and property records: bit.ly/3Qz2zc1 #FamilyHistory #LandRecords #Genealogy

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Jan 15

New podcast dropped today...Listen and learn how to use the interactive maps at the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries website. Download the audio wherever you get your podcasts. #bestwebsites #historybuffs #ancestry #genealogy #genealogyresearch #genealogytips #familyhistory #familytreemagazine

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Jan 10

Happy birthday! We should clarify: Happy birthday to Family Tree Magazine, which turns 25 this month. We’re celebrating all year long: You're invited to bookmark our anniversary page, and come back to it again and again for classic content, revisited: familytreemagazine.com/anniversary/

Family Tree Magazine@familytreemag· Nov 27

Best wishes for a happy holiday! What family stories will you share with your loved ones this week?