When Genealogy Outreach Goes Quiet: What to Do Next
By Gary KatzProfessional Genealogist & Genetic Genealogy Analyst If you’d like a structured way to approach genealogy research and outreach, you can download the Genealogist’s Workflow Guide here: Download the…
The Message Most Genealogists Send — And Why It Often Fails
By Gary Katz Professional Genealogist & Genetic Genealogy Analyst One of the most common turning points in family history research comes after the records have been found. You’ve built the…
The Diplomacy Phase of Genealogy: When Cousins Don’t Respond
By Gary Katz Professional Genealogist & Genetic Genealogy Analyst One of the least discussed — and most emotionally complex — parts of genealogy comes after the research. It begins when…
Publishing for Posterity — How to Share and Preserve Your Family Research for Future Generations
By Gary KatzProfessional Genealogist & Genetic Genealogy Analyst Over the course of this series, I’ve outlined how I approach professional genealogy as an evidence-based discipline — not a race to…
Why Adding More Names Is the Fastest Way to Break Your Tree
By Gary KatzProfessional Genealogist & Genetic Genealogy Analyst Most genealogy advice quietly encourages expansion. Add more ancestors. Accept more hints. Grow the tree. The problem? Size hides structural weakness. A…
Surfacing Living Cousins: How to Find and Connect with Relatives Who Hold Missing Pieces of Your Family Story
By Gary KatzProfessional Genealogist & Genetic Genealogy Analyst This article continues the professional genealogy workflow I’ve been outlining throughout this series. In The Genealogist’s Workflow, I introduced the overall framework…
Verifying the Family Chronicle: How to Turn Family Lore into Proven History
By Gary KatzProfessional Genealogist & Genetic Genealogy Analyst This article continues the professional genealogy workflow I’ve been outlining throughout this series. In The Genealogist’s Workflow, I introduced the overall framework…
Building the Tree Foundation: Turning Family Stories into a Solid Research Base
Every professional genealogy project begins with careful documentation and context.
How I Turn Family Mysteries Into Ancestral Discoveries
By Gary KatzProfessional Genealogist & Genetic Genealogy Analyst Every family has its stories. Some are lovingly passed down through generations — tales of migration, resilience, and survival. Others are whispered,…
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