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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Legacy Tree</title> <atom:link href="https://www.legacytree.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.legacytree.com/</link> <description>Professional genealogists and family history researchers for hire</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:03:43 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1</generator> <image> <url>https://www.legacytree.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy-tree-genealogists-leaves-3-75x75.png</url> <title>Legacy Tree</title> <link>https://www.legacytree.com/</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Meet Terra, Client Support Director for Legacy Tree Genealogists</title> <link>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/terra-legacy-tree</link> <comments>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/terra-legacy-tree#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Legacy Tree Genealogists]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:42:28 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Legacy Tree Genealogists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[BYU]]></category> <category><![CDATA[genealogists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Italian]]></category> <category><![CDATA[legacy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[manager]]></category> <category><![CDATA[project]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tree]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.legacytree.com/?p=95614</guid> <description><![CDATA[Terra Costin grew up listening to interesting stories about her family history from various family members, and always wondered which were true and which were embellished. Did her great-grandmother really run away with the circus in the 1930s, never to be seen or heard from again? Was her great-great-grandfather really the founder of Ricks College […] The post <a href="https://www.legacytree.com/blog/terra-legacy-tree">Meet Terra, Client Support Director for Legacy Tree Genealogists</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.legacytree.com">Legacy Tree</a>. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/terra-legacy-tree/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Meet Laura, Project Manager for Legacy Tree Genealogists</title> <link>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/laura-legacy-tree</link> <comments>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/laura-legacy-tree#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Legacy Tree Genealogists]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:50:48 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Legacy Tree Genealogists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[BYU]]></category> <category><![CDATA[genealogists]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Italian]]></category> <category><![CDATA[legacy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[manager]]></category> <category><![CDATA[project]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tree]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.legacytree.com/?p=95603</guid> <description><![CDATA[Laura’s journey into genealogy didn’t come from family tradition—it came from a longing for connection. Born in New Jersey but mostly raised in New Mexico, she grew up largely detached from extended relatives, with no one in her immediate family showing much interest in tracing their roots. But Laura was different. She wanted to understand […] The post <a href="https://www.legacytree.com/blog/laura-legacy-tree">Meet Laura, Project Manager for Legacy Tree Genealogists</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.legacytree.com">Legacy Tree</a>. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/laura-legacy-tree/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Meet Katrina, Project Manager for Legacy Tree Genealogists</title> <link>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/katrina-legacy-tree</link> <comments>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/katrina-legacy-tree#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Legacy Tree Genealogists]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:32:28 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Legacy Tree Genealogists]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.legacytree.com/?p=95591</guid> <description><![CDATA[Katrina Wilkins became entranced with learning her family’s history from a young age. While visiting her paternal grandfather, she would listen to him tell stories about their Civil War ancestors. As she began to work with him, she fell in love with researching her family and learning everything she could about their lives. With family […] The post <a href="https://www.legacytree.com/blog/katrina-legacy-tree">Meet Katrina, Project Manager for Legacy Tree Genealogists</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.legacytree.com">Legacy Tree</a>. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/katrina-legacy-tree/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>How To Use Clues from Family Stories in Genealogy Research</title> <link>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/use-clues-from-family-stories-in-genealogy-research</link> <comments>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/use-clues-from-family-stories-in-genealogy-research#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[LaDonna -Legacy Tree Genealogists Project Manager]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:40:11 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Genealogy Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Genealogy for Enjoyment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Family Stories]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.legacytree.com/?p=95439</guid> <description><![CDATA[Image source: Library of Congress How can family stories lead you to accurate genealogy research? Think about the story that repeatedly comes up at family gatherings. Yes, that story! Did you realize this anecdote, passed from generation to generation, can be used to enrich your family tree? In just a few steps, you can pull […] The post <a href="https://www.legacytree.com/blog/use-clues-from-family-stories-in-genealogy-research">How To Use Clues from Family Stories in Genealogy Research</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.legacytree.com">Legacy Tree</a>. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/use-clues-from-family-stories-in-genealogy-research/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Searching, Sorting, and Filtering DNA Match Lists</title> <link>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/searching-sorting-and-filtering-dna-match-lists</link> <comments>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/searching-sorting-and-filtering-dna-match-lists#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Paul - Legacy Tree Genealogists Researcher]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:27:17 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[DNA Research]]></category> <category><![CDATA[DNA Matches]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.legacytree.com/?p=95343</guid> <description><![CDATA[This article was written by Paul Woodbury, a member of our Legacy Tree Genealogist Research staff. It was originally published in NGS Magazine, a National Genealogical Society publication. Source: NGS MAGAZINE ∙ APRIL – JUNE 2024 ∙ VOLUME 50, NUMBER 2 Lists of DNA matches and genetic cousins can be overwhelming. How can genealogists begin […] The post <a href="https://www.legacytree.com/blog/searching-sorting-and-filtering-dna-match-lists">Searching, Sorting, and Filtering DNA Match Lists</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.legacytree.com">Legacy Tree</a>. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/searching-sorting-and-filtering-dna-match-lists/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Know Before You Go: Visiting Two Important Puerto Rican Genealogy Archives</title> <link>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/important-puerto-rican-genealogy-archives</link> <comments>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/important-puerto-rican-genealogy-archives#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Luis Ariel Legacy Tree Genealogists Researcher]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:18:19 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Archives & Repositories]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Genealogy Records and Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Puerto Rico]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.legacytree.com/?p=95227</guid> <description><![CDATA[When working on Puerto Rican genealogy, many of us in this digital age go online to websites such as MyHeritage, Ancestry, or FamilySearch, plug in our ancestors' names, and hope to hit the genealogical jackpot, and occasionally we do! Since Puerto Ricans have been a part of a U.S. territory since 1898 and U.S. citizens […] The post <a href="https://www.legacytree.com/blog/important-puerto-rican-genealogy-archives">Know Before You Go: Visiting Two Important Puerto Rican Genealogy Archives</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.legacytree.com">Legacy Tree</a>. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/important-puerto-rican-genealogy-archives/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>How To Create Locality Guides for Genealogy Research</title> <link>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/how-to-create-locality-guides-for-genealogy-research</link> <comments>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/how-to-create-locality-guides-for-genealogy-research#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Legacy Tree Genealogists]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:06:32 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Deeds]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Genealogy Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Genealogy Records and Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Locality Guides]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.legacytree.com/?p=95120</guid> <description><![CDATA[Learn how locality guides can significantly improve your genealogy research success. As we journey to discover our ancestors, we often find ourselves researching in unfamiliar places. It's tempting to jump right in and gather whatever information we can. However, this is not necessarily the most efficient way to start research in a new area, especially […] The post <a href="https://www.legacytree.com/blog/how-to-create-locality-guides-for-genealogy-research">How To Create Locality Guides for Genealogy Research</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.legacytree.com">Legacy Tree</a>. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/how-to-create-locality-guides-for-genealogy-research/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Why and How to Document Personal Stories for Future Generations: Be a Good Ancestor!</title> <link>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/document-personal-stories-for-future-generations</link> <comments>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/document-personal-stories-for-future-generations#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa -Legacy Tree Genealogists Editor]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:24:51 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Writing a Family History]]></category> <category><![CDATA[documentation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[family history]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Personal History]]></category> <category><![CDATA[writing]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.legacytree.com/?p=95045</guid> <description><![CDATA[Are you hesitant to document personal stories for one reason or another? Are you afraid your life is too ordinary? Are you worried that future generations will judge you for being human? In this article, we'll help you find the confidence and tools to become a good ancestor as you document your life authentically and […] The post <a href="https://www.legacytree.com/blog/document-personal-stories-for-future-generations">Why and How to Document Personal Stories for Future Generations: Be a Good Ancestor!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.legacytree.com">Legacy Tree</a>. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/document-personal-stories-for-future-generations/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>4 Key Steps to Trace Your Icelandic-Canadian Ancestry</title> <link>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/trace-your-icelandic-canadian-ancestry</link> <comments>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/trace-your-icelandic-canadian-ancestry#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rachel Whiting]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 16:38:44 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Canada]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Europe]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Genealogy Records and Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Iceland]]></category> <category><![CDATA[immigration]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.legacytree.com/?p=94983</guid> <description><![CDATA[Do you have Icelandic-Canadian ancestry? We hope this article gets you started on an exciting journey to discover the lives of your ancestors who immigrated to Canada from Iceland. Canada is home to over 100,000 Icelandic-Canadians, the largest ethnic Icelandic population outside of Iceland. Icelandic emigration to Canada began after the eruption of the Askja […] The post <a href="https://www.legacytree.com/blog/trace-your-icelandic-canadian-ancestry">4 Key Steps to Trace Your Icelandic-Canadian Ancestry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.legacytree.com">Legacy Tree</a>. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/trace-your-icelandic-canadian-ancestry/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>10 Best Genealogy Research Articles of 2024</title> <link>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/best-genealogy-research-articles-2024</link> <comments>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/best-genealogy-research-articles-2024#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Legacy Tree Genealogists]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 16:42:42 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Genealogy Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Genealogy for Enjoyment]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Best Of]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Year End]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.legacytree.com/?p=94931</guid> <description><![CDATA[We’ve compiled a list of our best genealogy research articles for the entire year of 2024 based on your interests and needs. Every week, one of our professional genealogists writes an article to help you navigate your family history research and get through any brick walls. From DNA to AI to regional archives, our genealogy […] The post <a href="https://www.legacytree.com/blog/best-genealogy-research-articles-2024">10 Best Genealogy Research Articles of 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.legacytree.com">Legacy Tree</a>. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.legacytree.com/blog/best-genealogy-research-articles-2024/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>