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How To Use Family History For CEO Succession Planning

Incorporate family history in your CEO succession plan to ensure smooth transition and business growth after the new CEO takes over.

Leadership And Social Impact: How To Be A CEO Who Cares

Learn about your ancestors’ contributions and challenges, to gain a deeper insights to enhance leadership and social impact.

Coat Of Arms: How To Identify Yourself As A CEO

Learn how to create a coat of arms that differentiates your identity and clearly communicates your values, heritage and mission.

Jewish Genealogy: How To Touch Base With Ancestral Struggles

Jewish Genealogy uncovers the turbulences your ancestors endured with victories that can motivate you in the contemporary life.

Genealogy Research: How To Strengthen Bond With Your Relatives

Genealogy research helps you discover relatives and foster relationships that lead to a strong familial bond.

What Your Family History Says About Your Life

Family history research offers evidence about the past in your family and also serves as a prediction of what might happen in the future.

French Ancestry: How To Apply For Citizenship By Descent

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Lineal Descendants Chart: How To Determine Hierarchy

Lineal descendants chart are an orderly arrangement of all the descendants according to their relationship with the decedent.

Canadian Ancestry Research Simplified

Canadian ancestry research involves going back in time and accurately tracing your roots with the help of a professional genealogist.

English Heritage: How To Navigate The Intricacies

Detailing your English heritage requires the help of a professional genealogist with a clear understanding of the British territories,

How To Track Famous People In Your Family Tree

The quest to uncover famous people in your family tree is like embarking on a captivating treasure hunt, where the family tree holds secrets.

Physical And Personality Traits That Run In Your Family

Physical and Personality traits are the unique qualities and characteristics that we inherit from our ancestors.

Family Health History: How To Prevent From Recurring Conditions

Family health history uncovers the hidden storylines of your ancestry through the very genes that connect you to your forebears

Family Reunions and Genealogy: How To Leverage Family Gatherings

Combining family reunions and genealogy this strategic plan will help you unravel familial mysteries and solidify familial bonds.

Genealogy DNA Surprises: How To Deal With Unexpected Results

DNA surprises are the unexpected and often bewildering discoveries that can arise from genetic testing in the realm of genealogy.

How To Conduct A Successful Family Tree Research

Family tree research involves deciphering a myriad of resources, incorporating expert advice and planning well for reliable findings.

How To Start Your Genealogy Research From Scratch

When you start your genealogy research, make a clear objective, find readily available information, and consult a professional genealogist.

Ancestry Migration Patterns: How To Trace Your Roots

Ancestry migration patterns helps researchers trace your origin and understand your ancestors experiences and resilience.

Best Websites and Databases For Online Genealogy

Online genealogy appreciates the digitization of genealogy resources, but finding specific records remains a hassle.

Military Genealogy: How to Trace Ancestors in the Armed Forces

Military genealogy is not only about making a family tree, its also about appreciating ancestors' sacrifices to future generations

How To Conduct Family History Research On A Budget

Conduct DNA tests, find historic records, and find an expert genealogist for your family history research, without having to break the bank.

22 Best Family Tree Makers

Online digital free family tree makers are the best for genealogy trees. Review our complete website list of tools & builders to create your genealogy family tree.

When Genealogists Ask About Jane O’Meara Sanders Ancestry, Local Newspapers Answer

When You Look at Potential First Lady Jane O'Meara Sanders and Her Family History, the Answers Come with a Little Digging. Our Genealogist Dug & Found ...

Famous Adoptees include President Gerald Ford and Nancy Davis Reagan, Though Genealogy Records Vary

For Many Families, Christmas is a Time For Traditions That Tell Stories  

Historical Societies Provide Gifts for the Ancestry Researcher

When looking for your ancestry, try the local genealogical or historical society. There's a lot going on there.

Genealogy and Ol’ Blue Eyes at 100: The Sinatra Legacy Continues

When it comes to genealogy of legends, Frank Sinatra fits the bill.

A Genealogist, a Rolling Pin and a Pie… It Doesn’t Get Much Better

Around these holidays, family memories and mementos are precious for everyone and the genealogist.

Ohio, Maps and the Genealogy Researcher– A Great Combination

When the genealogy researcher finds an area the ancestors lived in, it is always wise to get to know the topography and the maps.

A Genealogist Looks at the Burnett Family Genealogy: Sources & Tales of Carol Burnett

Our genealogy researcher looks at sources as a way to get to the facts of Carol Burnett's family history.

A Genealogist and DNA – A Great Pairing for Research

A genealogist may find that DNA testing opens up a whole new world of family relationships.

A Genealogist Hunts: Finds Ernest Hemingway in Unusual Places

When the genealogist begins to research, watch out! There may be new places where important papers and docs may turn up--as in Hemingway's case.

A Genealogy Researcher Looks at Donald Trump and His Mom

When our RecordClick genealogy researcher looks at The Donald, she finds that his mother was a presence with perhaps a secret.

A Genealogy Researcher and the Declaration of Independence

Our RecordClick genealogy researcher looks at a signer of the Declaration of Independence in time for July 4.

A Genealogist May Find Roots in the Routes of the Railroad

When the genealogist begins searching and finds ancestors relocated, looking a train routes may add to the documents one seeks.

Finding Family History Can Be A Tough Task

When beginning to find your family history, you may start on your own. Sometimes, getting details isn't so easy and hiring a professional is the better way.

When Searched By a Genealogy Researcher, Business Info Can Boom

When the genealogy researcher looks for an ancestor's business, local directories are a great place to find listings and information.

For the Genealogist, College Newspapers Are Good Resources

When the genealogist begins an ancestor search, looking at school newspapers can be a good way to get information.

Caroline Joy French Morton Honored by a Genealogy Researcher on Mother’s Day

When the genealogy researcher finds the mothers in the family tree, one might note the amazing talents they had. Carolyn Morton was one such mother.

Genealogy and Art of Yoko Ono Shows Hope Out of Tragedy

When one looks at the genealogy of Yoko Ono, you'll find a great deal of family history and creativity.

What the Genealogist Finds – More Than Faces or Facts

The genealogist finds lots of things--sometimes unsettling details.

The Genealogist Can Draw a Picture of Family Art Talent

The genealogist can uncover details such as dates and locations. But there is also the possibility of uncovering talents such as artistic ability.

A Genealogy Researcher Finds Relative Late Bloomers

When the genealogy researcher sees trends in marriages and births that show older brides and bridegrooms, watch out for the late bloomers!

A Genealogist Finds Comedian Red Skelton and His Family

When the genealogist searches for a family and it isn't so easy, what does one do? Keep going...and laughing as in the case of Red Skelton and his family.

The Genealogist and B.B. King: A Little Riff on Census Records

When the genealogist finds new information on census records, it can be so exciting. in the case of B.B. King, the renowned musician, it can be a mystery.

The Genealogist Finds Family Trees with the Salt Mortons

The genealogist will see that with America's Morton family, family tree has a new meaning.

Honus Wagner, a Family History Researcher and Baseball

Our Family history researcher hits it out of the park with a look at baseball legend Honus Wagner and his family tree.

The Genealogy Researcher Needs a Fairy Godmother When Searching for Cinderella

When a genealogy researcher undertakes a search, facts and documents can be ephemeral. Sometimes, the documents have wonderful surprises.

A Genealogist Looks at Religions of the American Presidents and Their Wives–Part 2

Every President of the United States doesn't necessarily workship in the same faith as the First Lady. Our RecordClick genealogist looks at this.

A Genealogist Looks At  Maureen O’Hara and Her Luck o’ the Irish

The genealogist has to look beyond the usual heather to find the lucky clover. Here, Joan Shurtliff looks at Irish Actress Maureen O'Hara.

A Genealogist Mixes It Up With Presidents, Their Spouses and Religions

RecordClick's professional genealogist has studied the religious lives of the first couples. She's found very interesting info.

A Genealogist Looks for A Real Character and Finds Maurice Barrymore: Their Family Tree

The genealogy researcher begins a path and is lead to new information. Just like that. RecordClick's Joan Shurtliff looks for a Barrymore and gets more.

The Genealogist Gets An Oscar – From Darryl F. Zanuck

A genealogist never knows where she'll find amazing info. In Nebraska, Joan Shurtliff has found an Oscar--and Darryl F. Zanuck's family.

A Genealogist Corrects On line Info in Larry David’s Native American Family History

A genealogist must be careful to do original research because on line isn't always dependable. In Larry David's case, there are lots of mistakes...

A Family History Researcher Explores Larry David’s Genealogy Part 2

The family history researcher can always be counted on to find interesting tidbits. In the genealogy of Larry David, our RecordClick genealogist is on it.

For this Genealogist: Family and Football – Vince Lombardi’s Family Tree

Our RecordClick genealogist loves football--and Vince Lombardi. She looks at the branches of this immigrant Italian family tree.

For the Genealogy Researcher, the Life of Sandy Koufax is at a Good Pitch

He may be a very private citizen now, but Pitcher Sandy Koufax had a big public life. That's good for a genealogy researcher looking for info on a famous relative.

Are Super-sized Family Trees the Work of a Genealogy Researcher or a Computer?

With the help of computers, he has become a genealogy researcher times a zillion. In June, an author is gathering every relative he's found. Is this real genealogy?

Hundred Year – Olds Give the Genealogist a Long Life: Centenarians Abound!

The genealogist will find lots of info on the seniors in a family. With so many more living to 100 years, the record search will be that much longer.

When the Genealogist Comes Across an Unusual Nickname

Ever come across a family member with an off the wall nickname? Our RecordClick genealogist did. Unusual nicknames make for interesting genealogy research.

A Close Look at Laila Amaria Ali’s Genealogy, Family & Ancestry

With available DNA testing and genetic genealogy, a genealogy researcher thinks Laila Ali can prove her links to the American Revolution.

A Special Christmas in 1776 From the Vantage Point of a Genealogist

The genealogist often hears stories of historical ancestors. For those with colonial ancestors, RecordClick gives a new perspective on Christmas 1776.

A Genealogy Researcher Looks at Missing Names in the Families of Stars Idina Menzel and Sophia Loren

For high profile stars, questions about parents and grandparents can be secret for years--or not. A genealogy researcher look at missing fathers or grandfathers.

An Unbroken Subject for the Genealogist: WWII Hero Louis Zamperini and His Strong Family History

Louis Zamperini's courage helped him survive during World War II. Our RecordClick genealogist found that his family's fortitude and longevity may have helped him.

Our Genealogist Loves Christmas and Crooner Andy Williams

Holiday season means Christmas songs and Andy Williams is a legend. Our genealogist traces his Iowa ancestry and finds some musical talent in the family.

For a Genealogist, the Obituaries are Already Heaven

The genealogist can find lots of detail in the obituaries. They are a great source of historic and personal information.

Looking For Resources, Genealogist? Check Out a Library

The genealogist can really find a lot of information once he or she puts his mind to it. Research is the thing. And where best to do it? A Library!

Our Genealogy Researcher Finds Swimmer Michael Phelps’ Ancestors Are Pooled in West Virginia

RecordClick genealogy researcher Joan Shurtliff has found that Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps has a family history in West Virginia.

For Veteran’s Day, A Genealogist Looks at the Congressional Medal of Honor and A Soldier…Lest We Forget

Our RecordClick genealogist looks at the Medal of Honor. Veterans who are regular people have been awarded it, too. The genealogy researcher finds the history.

A Genealogy Researcher Gives Her Regards To The Internet Broadway Database

How many family history researchers hope to find a star in the ancestry? It will be much easier with the Broadway on line archive that our RecordClick genealogist discusses.

The 90-Year Old YouTube Dancer: A Genealogy Researcher Finds Swing Dancer Jean Phelps Veloz and Her Family History

When the 90-year old YouTube swing dancer first appeared, few knew her amazing history. A RecordClick genealogy researcher finds Jean Phelps Veloz and her ancestral ties to Los Angeles.

For a Genealogy Researcher, Baltimore, Baseball and Babe Ruth is the Best

Can You Legally Marry a Cousin? A Genealogy Researcher Finds Out

Some places don't allow marriages between first cousins. But for the genealogy researcher, you may just find cousins in your family's marriage history.

A Genealogy Researcher Discovers Disasters, Part 2: Doris Day and Her Heartaches

A genealogy researcher can uncover what the public doesn't often see: disasters. Like those in actress Doris Day's life, disasters are awful but helpful for family history research.

When Disasters Strike, the Genealogy Researcher Cleans Up

For the genealogy researcher, disasters provide details for the family history. Records are abundant and so is the amount of description and detail of the horrible event.

A Genealogy Researcher Looks in the Shadow of Louis Armstrong’s Fame and Finds His Family History

A RecordClick Genealogy researcher searchers to find the family of musician Louis Armstrong. It isn't easy. There still are family genealogical mysteries...

Genealogy of Fireworks, Part 3: The Gruccis, America’s First Family of Fireworks

Six generations of the Grucci Family have been lighting up the skies for everyone all over the world. Their roots are from Italy. A genealogist looks...

Genealogy of Fireworks Part 2: US Fireworks Business Is Still All in the Family for Many

Fireworks is a family business. This RecordClick family history researcher has found that many families brought their pyrotechnical expertise from Italy.

Fireworks History and Genealogy of the Families Who Go BOOM! Part 1

A look at the genealogy of who shoots off the amazing spectacles of July 4, New Year's and more, shows that families stay in this business for a long, long time.

The Genealogy of Wills and Probates Made Understandable: Looking at the Will of Frederick Douglass

Searching for the genealogy of your relatives? Their wills and probates may give you interesting answers. Our professional genealogist helps you understand.

Genealogy of a Family’s Mental Illness History, Part 1 – Tracing Alcoholism

Genealogy and Frankie Valli, Part 3: Don’t Forget Mama Rose!

Genealogy researchers use census entries to find the matriarch of the family of Frankie Valli of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. A professional genealogist found her!

A Genealogy Quickstep Has Us Dancing with the Stars Derek and Julianne Hough

Genealogy can uncover champion ancestors. This is true for DWTS Champions Derek Hough and Julianne Hough who come from multiple generations of dancers.

Our Genealogy Researcher and Frankie Valli, Part 2: Immigration, Castle Garden, Some Italians and a Little Confusion

A genealogy researcher looks for immigration records which aren't always simple to find. The family of Frankie Valli of the Four Seasons is proof.

Genealogy of Derek Jeter & Parents – Family of a Yankee with Southern Relatives

The genealogy of retiring baseball great Derek Jeter shows a large family tree and a genealogy mix covering Irish, German, African American ancestors and more.

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Summer Fun for the Genealogy Researcher

Genealogy fun with Jersey Boys and Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. A genealogy researcher finds correct birth dates, records and immigration information.

The Challenge for the Genealogy Researcher: That Box Marked Miscellaneous

This RecordClick genealogist knows that surprises turn up in unexpected places. Genealogy research is sometimes helped by that box marked "Miscellaneous".

Genealogy True Crime Stories: Finding Prison Records of the Family Criminal

Genealogy research takes you to digitized prison records when doing family history research that turns up a criminal.

A Genealogist Looks at Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Whose Assassination Began WWI

The Archduke's assassination set in motion the start of World War 1. That's important for genealogists and family history researchers looking in Austria-Hungary.

Family Trees From Simple to Beautiful Display the Work of the Genealogist

A RecordClick genealogist finds a new book that depicts eight hundred years worth of family tree charts. Genealogical research at its best is presented...

The Genealogist Learns From New Language and Unexpected Directions

Genealogists need to expect the unexpected and embrace new information when they, as family history researchers, find twists and turns in their ancestor search projects.

YIVO Brings Pre-War Poland Alive For the Family History Researcher

For the Family history researcher doing ancestry research in Poland, Europe and the Pale of Settlement, particularly a Jewish genealogical search, a new YIVO website is a great resource.

Family History Researcher Finds Ancestors of George Clooney Marriage Details

When searching for more about ancestors' marriages, this family history researcher finds important information in details such as their religious lives.

Old World Comes Alive for Family History Researchers at Folksbiene Gala

For the family history researcher interested in Russian, Eastern Europe and Poland and Jewish genealogy, the Yiddish theatre provides drama and color to your ancestor search. More details in our RecordClick update.

A Family History Researcher Marches to Military Records and Finds More About George Clooney’s Family

Family history researchers always hear family stories. A professional genealogist gives pointers on how to make sure those stories are true.

Family History Researchers, Do the Kardashians Really Rule? Meet the Medicis, the Italian Family That Built the Wedding Location!

A RecordClick family history researcher shows you who really rules the palace where the Kardashian Family wedding takes place.

A Family History Researcher Views George Clooney’s Genealogy: Finds More Than Just A Timeline

The Clooney Family has lots of public information. Our RecordClick family history researcher does a genealogical search in a new way to find fresh information on George's ancestors.

Memorial Day and War Correspondence: The Write Way for the Family History Researcher to Preserve Letters

Many family history researchers find boxes of letters from ancestors. A RecordClick genealogist tells how to preserve correspondence from family members.

Family History Researchers Leave No Stone Unturned With Cemetery Visits

Family history researchers always find genealogy search information in cemetery visits. A RecordClick genealogist talks about gravestones in the ancestor search.

Getting Around New SSDI Regulations: Where There’s a Will There’s a Way

Family History Researchers learn to locate death notices and use the SSDI for genealogical searches, including ancestor research with online death resources.

Virginia Genealogy – Researching the Old Dominion

Virginia Tourism Corporation adopted the slogan “Virginia Is for Lovers,” Or is it for Virginia Genealogy?

Probate and Genealogy – Inheriting the Details for Your Ancestor Search

Professional Genealogists and family history researchers use Probate to do their Ancestor Search.

John Denver’s Genealogy Country Road Leads to Oklahoma, Not Colorado: Short Biography

Professional genealogist locates genealogy of musician John Denver (born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr.) The AHSGR and other genealogy research resources help.

Genealogy Research In Ireland – Expect Some Blarney and Bludgeoning

Professional genealogist prepares family history researchers for ancestor search in Ireland, offering helpful tips to trace family tree and find Irish ancestors

Legacy Books – The Genealogy Gift Of Family For Family

Professional genealogist and legacy book creator describes the perfect way to capture your ancestor search in a published legacy book for your future heirs.

Tracing Your Polish Ancestry – Geography May Hold the Answer

Tracing Polish ancestry is difficult due to border changes and language barriers. Genealogist offers tips on using geography to trace family history.

Pennsylvania Genealogy Research – It May Be the Key to Your Ancestor Search

Joan Shurtliff, board-credentialed genealogist, offers insight to genealogy research in Pennsylvania, stressing the importance of geography to ancestor search.

Genealogists Ride the Research Rails to Find Orphan Train Rider Ancestors

Professional genealogist gives tips on the best genealogical research resources for finding Orphan Train Riders using published ancestor search techniques

Pre-1850 Research – The Hidden People Censuses

Though early U.S. Censuses do not offer much information, professional genealogist shares ancestor search tips on how to get the most out of early enumerations.

Polish Genealogy – Starting Your Ancestor Search

Professional genealogist offers Polish genealogy research tips in order to trace family trees in Poland. Professional genealogy services can help with language.

Of Nightingales and Genealogy

Professional genealogist explains the importance of researching cemetery headstones and records for ancestor search and to trace family trees

G-A-L is a G-U-Y – His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge

Professional genealogist discusses the historical and sentimental significance of the names for His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge

Aunt Lizzie and the Insane Asylum

Board credentialed professional genealogist, using the census, discovers in her ancestor search that her aunt and uncle lived for a time in an insane asylum.

Blessed Be the Tie that Binds Family History – Using Church Records for Genealogical Research

Professional genealogist tells how ancestry researchers can trace family trees using information in church records that predates the first US Census in 1790.

Citing Genealogical Research Sources is the Family Genealogist’s New Mantra

Professional genealogist explains the importance of citing research resources when family history researchers do ancestor searches and trace family trees.

Irish Genealogy Forever – Tips for Genealogical Researchers

Vital genealogy research resources and genealogical services available to genealogists and genealogical researchers, searching Irish ancestry and Irish genealogy

Ireland Reaching Out – Irish Genealogy in Reverse Is No Blarney

Ireland Reaching Out program, also known as Ireland XO, helps the Irish Diaspora with their Irish genealogy. Ireland welcomes back people of Irish heritage.

Family Tree DNA – Discover the Heartwood of Your Ancestry

Whether you want to build a family tree DNA, solve generation-old family mystery, or find family ancestry, our team of professional genealogists will help..

Homesteading Or Genealogy – Either One Is a Tough Row to Hoe

A look at the homesteading era (1850s-1870s) in the US. Research resources are included to help genealogists and family tree researchers