Family History

Reclaiming Identity, the story of Gilbert’s journey to recover a lost part of her family history, is a short film produced by Ancestry and the...

April Gilbert’s great-grandfather, Wasuke Hirota, was among the over 125,000 Japanese and Japanese-American detainees during World War II. While...

Sara Cochran gives some ideas on how to find widows and unmarried children. For more information:...

Actor Matthew Modine discovers his family ties to New York City. It's easy to create your family tree on FamilySearch. Add what you know and see...

Encanto’s John Leguizamo uncovers a magical story of his family’s connection to Spanish royalty on PBS’ Finding Your Roots with Dr. Henry Louis...

Here are some tips to help you discover your family’s wartime stories with Ancestry. Visit Ancestry.ca to explore the collections noted in the...

Ever wonder how the family history magic unfolds at Ancestry®? Join The Barefoot Genealogist, Crista Cowan, for a peek between the leaves of how we...

James Tanner talks about some important considerations when deciding whether or not you need a new computer. Handout

Putting Your Ancestors into Historical Context: How to Write Your Family’s Social History – Jerroleen Sorensen (25 Sep 2022) In this class,...

Kathryn Grant explains what the change log is, why it's important and how to use it. Handout:...

"Instructions For The Wolverine Data Film2digital Moviemaker-Pro 8mm and Super 8 Converter-James Tanner (24 Sep 2022)" This video provides...

Laura Lefler explains the context for why Southern research is sometimes difficult and how you can use available resources like the census. For...