Generations Genealogy

07/08/2026

Good family history is not something you complete in six to twelve months. It takes time to find the best information. Research planning provides a structure that makes this project easier and more effective.
New blog post: https://generationsgenealogy.com.au/planning-family-history-research/

28/07/2026

Researching women in family history is, in general, more challenging than researching men. That is not to say men are never difficult to trace, but my latest blog post focuses on women: why the problem exists, and how you can adjust your research strategies to address it.

https://generationsgenealogy.com.au/researching-female-ancestors/

24/07/2026

Video no. 3 now available on YouTube. Tried something a bit different...

Good problem solving starts with understanding the problem, not jum...

10/07/2026

After much planning and overthinking, I have finally started my YouTube channel. One introductory video up so far and I have many more planned. Would appreciate you taking a look, subscribing, and giving me some feedback. Absolute novice at this, so it's sure to be a bit rough to start with. Here is the link to the first video:

Welcome to Find out how this channel will hel...

05/07/2026

If you are writing an article or your SAG diploma thesis, you might find this use of AI helpful.
https://generationsgenealogy.com.au/ai-family-history-source-citations/

27/06/2026

Been a while since my last blog post, but here is one on a topic that is very important to creating good genealogy.
https://generationsgenealogy.com.au/evidence-based-genealogy-conclusions/

25/06/2026

I am excited to be running my online research methods course again with the Society of Australian Genealogists.

Join us to learn important skills and techniques to improve how you research. This is a practical course, where you apply your learnings to a case study from your own family history.

Suitable for all levels of experience and any countries.

Bookings: https://www.sag.org.au/event-6424359

16/06/2026

Yes, I've been quiet online lately. New books almost finished, so I will get back to blogging soon.

23/02/2026

Starting a new research project, or hit a brick wall? Gather your information, analyse and scope out what you know and what needs to be done.

23/02/2026

Family history software is a fantastic tool for research, but it can be overwhelming learning about all the features and how to fix errors. My latest blog post shows how to make it all so much easier, using AI. I even give you example prompts to use.

https://generationsgenealogy.com.au/ai-help-with-family-history-software/