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Our staff of amazing genealogists and family historians cannot wait to start documenting your ancestry. They will work with you to plan and achieve your research goals.
We will need your help in bringing your ancestors back to life by supplying items not available in public records or online, such as photos, passages from diaries, family stories, unsolved mysteries, and other interesting details.
The end result will be a fun trip down several memory lanes, and you will want to share it with family and friends.
“When Alex Haley prodded me to have my ancestry traced, I reached out to Johni Cerny and she has been my genealogist for 34 years—tracing my African-American roots and the ancestry of many of my close friends. She eternally reminds all of us how we got to this planet. Johni also keeps my soul eternally smiling and nobody does it better!”
Quincy D. Jones
“Thank you, thank you, thank you…for the amazing work you did to identify my biological father. The DNA results were gibberish until you explained it in layman’s terms for me and then used it to find him. Now it is time for you to trace his ancestry. I can’t wait to see the results of that adventure!”
Janet Williamson
“Wow, the research package arrived a few days ago and I can hardly put it down. The report and all those wonderful documents tell an interesting story about my mother’s Graupman ancestors. We will treasure this forever! Let me know what else you can do to trace the Graupman line in German records.”
K. Meyer
“My sister always felt like the odd person out in our family. DNA testing confirmed we were half-siblings. In her late 60s, we didn’t hold out much hope for identifying her biological father. With over 1,000 matches, we turned to Lineages’ staff expert for help. A few months and a lot of hard work, they solved the mystery. Lineages gave my sister the gift of a lifetime. Thank you, Lineages!”
N. M. Carlsbad, California
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Researching Ontario Ancestors : Part 1
This is part one of a two-part series about researching ancestors in Ontario, Canada. Part one will focus on an overview of the most popular record types. Part II will be an overview of advanced resources.Do you have ancestors who lived in Ontario, Canada? Researching in Ontario can be a bit different than researching in…
Six Tips for Successful Archival Research
It’s 2024 and the internet has been changing the entire landscape of genealogy research for over two decades. So many historical records are online—from the big genealogy sites like Ancestry and FamilySearch to volunteer-created databases at local genealogical and historical societies. Even so, it would be a mistake to assume that everything you need is…
The Salem Witch Trials – A Dark Chapter in American History
It’s Halloween time! Americans LOVE this time of year – from the colorful autumn leaves, to pumpkins, hot cocoa, corn mazes, pumpkin spice, and football. But… there’s also a more sinister side, with monsters and witches, haunted houses, paranormal activity, and all manner of ghoulish things! Wherever your imagination takes you, there is plenty of…
US-Canadian Dual Citizenship
Imagine standing between the United States and Canada, embracing the heritage and opportunities they offer. Dual citizenship between these countries provides more than just the ability to travel and work freely; it offers a way to tap into Canada’s rich history, beautiful landscape, and heritage. The journey into US-Canadian dual citizenship can be an intriguing…
Navigating City Directories for Genealogy, Part 2 of 2
The last blog article discussed city directories and how to find them. Once you have found your ancestor in a city directory, what next? This article will help answer that question. City directories have many uses in genealogy. How to use city directories Each directory in which you find your ancestor places them in a…
Navigating City Directories for Genealogy, Part 1 of 2
When researching your ancestors, it is most helpful to find them in every record created of them. While census and vital records are good starting points for research, many researchers overlook the other record types, including city directories. This blog series will discuss what we can learn about our ancestors from this resource. Part 1…
Allô! Find Your French-Canadian Ancestry
(The opening hours for the French-Canadian Genealogical Society of Connecticut)[1] Between 1840 and 1930 it is estimated that 900,000 French-Canadians came to the United States, and in particular to New England.[2] Life was difficult in Québec. Opportunities and land were more and more scarce for the rising generation. The promise of employment in the textile…
Research Game Changer: FamilySearch’s Full Text Search, Part 2
Previously we discussed the ways that FamilySearch’s new beta edition of Full-Text Search can be a research game changer. This article will describe strategies for using the new tool. Because Full Text Search is still in beta, users will need to enable the tool. Do so by logging in to FamilySearch and navigating to FamilySearch.org/labs.…
Research Game Changer: FamilySearch’s New Full-Text Search
Recently FamilySearch released a beta version of its new full-text search tool to its “Labs” site, available for researchers to use today. This capability has changed how we can research and can dramatically reduce the time it takes to break through genealogical mysteries. For many years, FamilySearch focused on indexing the records they had…
Irish Dual Citizenship
Thanks to the Irish diaspora, millions around the globe can trace their ancestral lines back to the beautifully green island of Ireland. After taking a DNA test, perhaps you have discovered your own Irish bloodline. For many, their Irish heritage is strong and they find themselves interested in getting dual citizenship. There are many benefits…