Hi there! I'm Lisa Lisson, and I'm passionate about helping people like you discover their ancestors and expand their family tree without feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about the next steps.
The genealogy tools hiding in your pocket
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Hi, Reader, Most genealogists think organization happens at the desk. I used to think that too. But some of my most-used research tools aren't on my computer. They're on my phone — and I reach for them constantly. At the courthouse. In the cemetery. On the couch with a stack of documents. The small moments add up faster than you'd think. This week I updated one of my most practical posts. This one has been sitting in the archives for a while, but the way I actually research today looks a lot different than it did when I first wrote it. So I've updated it. In it, I'm sharing 11 smartphone apps I use to stay organized including the MyHeritage app, which I consider essential for any on-site research day. I'll show you exactly how I use each one in real research situations, not just what they are. You don't need all 11 of these apps. But I'd be surprised if at least one or two didn't change how you capture and manage your research. 👉 Read The Best Genealogy Apps To Keep You Organized The best genealogy tools aren't always new databases. Sometimes they're just better ways to capture what you're already finding. Lisa P. S. Want a peek at what I do when I am not chasing ancestors? (I know you thought I spend all my waking hours researching, right?) Check out my other passions on my new Instagram channel. |
Are You My Cousin? Newsletter
Hi there! I'm Lisa Lisson, and I'm passionate about helping people like you discover their ancestors and expand their family tree without feeling overwhelmed or uncertain about the next steps.
Hi, Reader, Where I live, “back to school” is a little complicated. We have traditional-calendar schools, year-round schools, modified year-round schools…basically, somebody is always going back to school. But August still feels like back-to-school season. And for genealogists, it’s a good reminder to ask a question we often overlook: What records did our ancestors leave behind when they went to school? School records can be surprisingly useful especially when you’re trying to place a family...
Hi, Reader, I bet you've done this. You've pulled the census for that ancestor more times than you can count. Same searches, same names, same dead end. Nothing that moves you forward. After years of searching, I finally took down a large section of a genealogy brick wall! Darwin Talbott left Virginia in 1848 and went "west". That's it. Family clues suggested I should start the search in Kentucky. For years I could not find him anywhere in Kentucky or elsewhere. Every name search came up...
Hi, Reader, Sometimes the best thing you can do for your family tree is not add another record. It’s to step back and ask yourself: Do I actually trust what I’ve built? On Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00 PM Eastern, I’m hosting a free live genealogy workshop: Build a Family Tree You Can Trust: The key decisions that matter whether you’re starting today or starting over This workshop is for you if: You’re new to genealogy and want to start the right way You’ve been researching for years but have a...