The Genealogy Room

02/05/2026

📰Nothing adds to your interest in your ancestors like knowing what they got up to! Trove is my go to for getting to know my ancestors.

01/05/2026

Some people slow down for scenery.
Genealogists? We slam the brakes for cemeteries.

This tee is designed for the ones who read every inscription, and feel right at home among history.
Soft cotton. Easy, relaxed fit. Sizes S to 5XL.

If you know, you know.

01/05/2026

Have you started to search the Irish Census of 1926? It's live early: https://nationalarchives.ie/collections/search-the-1926-census/

01/05/2026

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01/05/2026

💡Have you used the Ryerson Index? Free index to death notices in Australian Newspapers.

30/04/2026

👉Struggling to go back another generation? Try looking sidewards instead!

13/10/2025

Is that ancestor really yours? 🤔

To be sure you’ve got the right ancestor, you need multiple pieces of evidence that tell a consistent story.

🔎 Gather and compare records:
Look at birth, marriage, and death certificates, census and military records, and even family Bibles. Go beyond names — check dates, places, occupations, and relationships.

📚 Cross-reference everything:
See if the details align across documents. Consistent information strengthens your case — contradictions may reveal someone else entirely.

⚠️ And remember:
Online family trees are great clues, but always verify with original sources!

Building your family story is about evidence, not just names. 💫

12/10/2025

🧬 Just starting out?

I know it’s exciting but….Don’t rush!

One of the easiest ways to stay on track is to document everything.

✍️ Every name, date, and place — note where you found it. Even a tiny note like “census record, 1851” can save you frustration later.

11/10/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by too much family research information? You’re not alone!

When I first started typing up my own family history, I found myself drowning in notes, records, and side stories. The biggest challenge wasn’t finding information — it was sorting and focusing on what really mattered.

✨ My best advice? Pick a clear focus and stick to it.
For example:
• Choose one branch of the family to document first.
• Start from a specific milestone — such as your ancestors’ first arrival in a new country or town.
• Stick to the direct line only, and leave additional marriages or relationships for later.
• Decide to go back only through the paternal or maternal line initially.

By narrowing your scope, you’ll make steady progress and enjoy the process so much more.

What’s your biggest challenge when it comes to organising your family research? 👇

15/05/2024