A few years ago, I set out on my journey to learn if there were any Patriots in my family tree.

Visiting family is one of the most common reasons many people travel. Increasingly, folks are also traveling to visit family who is no longer around, in the form of genealogy travel (also known as ...

Whether you want to authenticate well-loved family stories or are unaware of your family history and need a place to start, personal DNA testing has never been easier. At-home DNA tests are a popular ...

"I had 71 first cousins. My son has three" Genealogist John Grenham on family change, family trees and new research ...

Using a test panel of participants from every major population group, we spent more than 80 hours testing five DNA services and think that AncestryDNA is the best service for most people. While every ...

I hit a roadblock in my online research. It wasn't till I traveled to Germany that the clues started to fall into place. Shara Tibken was a managing editor at CNET News, overseeing a team covering ...

DNA tests are a great way to jumpstart tracing your family history, which can typically be a challenging and time-consuming process. Companies like Ancestry, 23andMe and National Geographic aim to ...

YORK, Maine — Baffled and mystified, Marci Radin stared at the unfamiliar surname that appeared on the list of genetic matches that Ancestry.com had sent her. Barclay. It was everywhere, this name ...

Have you always wanted to research your Irish family history but you're not sure where to start? This guide will help you take the first step. Every family has a unique story to tell and building your ...