Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints
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Build your family tree with me!
Uncover your ancestry, awaken your inner detective, and fuel a profound sense of appreciation. Let's take your genealogy research to the next level.
YouTube videos https://m.youtube.com/@AncestryAimee
Uncover your ancestry, awaken your inner detective, and fuel a profound sense of appreciation. Let's take your genealogy research to the next level.
YouTube videos https://m.youtube.com/@AncestryAimee
Your ancestor may not have moved at all. The county line did. Historic boundary changes can hide records, and this map collection helps you see exactly where to search. publications.newberry.org/ahcb/
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January 28, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Your ancestor may not have moved at all. The county line did. Historic boundary changes can hide records, and this map collection helps you see exactly where to search. publications.newberry.org/ahcb/
#genealogy
#genealogy
Friday’s map post was just the start. This video dives deeper into how maps can transform your family history research, including two massive free U.S. map collections and a simple hack for finding what you need fast. #genealogy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ-m...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ-m...
Amazing FREE Map Collections for Family History
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January 26, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Friday’s map post was just the start. This video dives deeper into how maps can transform your family history research, including two massive free U.S. map collections and a simple hack for finding what you need fast. #genealogy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ-m...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ-m...
Maps can solve #genealogy mysteries. Changing county lines, vanished towns, and shifting borders can make ancestors seem to disappear when they never moved at all. Always check period maps before giving up.
January 23, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Maps can solve #genealogy mysteries. Changing county lines, vanished towns, and shifting borders can make ancestors seem to disappear when they never moved at all. Always check period maps before giving up.
From January 22–27, 2026, MyHeritage is offering free access to 2.2 billion Australian historical records.
With 308 collections covering vital records, immigration, military service, & convict records, this is a great opportunity to explore Australian roots during Australia Day. tinyurl.com/9t5t7hbn
With 308 collections covering vital records, immigration, military service, & convict records, this is a great opportunity to explore Australian roots during Australia Day. tinyurl.com/9t5t7hbn
January 22, 2026 at 3:17 PM
From January 22–27, 2026, MyHeritage is offering free access to 2.2 billion Australian historical records.
With 308 collections covering vital records, immigration, military service, & convict records, this is a great opportunity to explore Australian roots during Australia Day. tinyurl.com/9t5t7hbn
With 308 collections covering vital records, immigration, military service, & convict records, this is a great opportunity to explore Australian roots during Australia Day. tinyurl.com/9t5t7hbn
Starting 2026 with a side-by-side look at the big family history companies. I compare Ancestry & MyHeritage with FamilySearch, including new features and how many records were added in 2025. A helpful snapshot if you’re deciding where to focus your research this year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5KG...
Comparing the Big Family History Companies 2026
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January 21, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Starting 2026 with a side-by-side look at the big family history companies. I compare Ancestry & MyHeritage with FamilySearch, including new features and how many records were added in 2025. A helpful snapshot if you’re deciding where to focus your research this year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5KG...
Organizing #genealogy and family history research is not something to put off - check out my four hints to get your house in order and bring you some peace!
Watch the full video here, youtu.be/sENy2NdteFg
Watch the full video here, youtu.be/sENy2NdteFg
January 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Organizing #genealogy and family history research is not something to put off - check out my four hints to get your house in order and bring you some peace!
Watch the full video here, youtu.be/sENy2NdteFg
Watch the full video here, youtu.be/sENy2NdteFg
Did you know the federal census included Non-Population Schedules?
They reveal details on agriculture, industry, and more offering rich context and sometimes clues to ancestors missing from the regular census. Worth a look in your research! #genealogy
They reveal details on agriculture, industry, and more offering rich context and sometimes clues to ancestors missing from the regular census. Worth a look in your research! #genealogy
January 16, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Did you know the federal census included Non-Population Schedules?
They reveal details on agriculture, industry, and more offering rich context and sometimes clues to ancestors missing from the regular census. Worth a look in your research! #genealogy
They reveal details on agriculture, industry, and more offering rich context and sometimes clues to ancestors missing from the regular census. Worth a look in your research! #genealogy
Find your family’s story for half the price. Get 50% off a 6 month membership, for new and returning subscribers. Sale ends Jan 13 at 10am ET. Start discovering your family history today. www.ancestry.com/offers/subsc...
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#genealogy
January 12, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Find your family’s story for half the price. Get 50% off a 6 month membership, for new and returning subscribers. Sale ends Jan 13 at 10am ET. Start discovering your family history today. www.ancestry.com/offers/subsc...
#genealogy
#genealogy
Stuck or spinning your wheels in your family history research? I share practical genealogy tips and research strategies on my YouTube channel, with videos designed to help you make steady progress.
Subscribe here:
www.youtube.com/@ancestryaim...
Subscribe here:
www.youtube.com/@ancestryaim...
January 9, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Stuck or spinning your wheels in your family history research? I share practical genealogy tips and research strategies on my YouTube channel, with videos designed to help you make steady progress.
Subscribe here:
www.youtube.com/@ancestryaim...
Subscribe here:
www.youtube.com/@ancestryaim...
Old newspapers can answer questions you didn’t even know to ask. Learn how to search them thoroughly for your ancestors and pick up research tricks you can use in any #genealogy project. From missed details to hidden clues, newspapers are more powerful than you think. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRpW...
Newspaper Search Tricks to Find Your Family
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January 7, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Old newspapers can answer questions you didn’t even know to ask. Learn how to search them thoroughly for your ancestors and pick up research tricks you can use in any #genealogy project. From missed details to hidden clues, newspapers are more powerful than you think. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRpW...
You don’t need a paid subscription to make real progress in your family history. Some of the most powerful genealogy tools are completely free.
Here are five free genealogy websites every researcher should know. #genealogy
Here are five free genealogy websites every researcher should know. #genealogy
January 5, 2026 at 3:07 PM
You don’t need a paid subscription to make real progress in your family history. Some of the most powerful genealogy tools are completely free.
Here are five free genealogy websites every researcher should know. #genealogy
Here are five free genealogy websites every researcher should know. #genealogy
If census records feel scattered or confusing, a timeline can change everything. Lining up dates, places, and households helps you spot patterns and catch mistakes fast. Watch the full video to learn how to use timelines to strengthen your research. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hKM...
January 2, 2026 at 2:39 PM
If census records feel scattered or confusing, a timeline can change everything. Lining up dates, places, and households helps you spot patterns and catch mistakes fast. Watch the full video to learn how to use timelines to strengthen your research. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hKM...
One of the simplest ways to move your #genealogy forward is to stop collecting records and start asking better questions.
Before your next search, pause and write down exactly what you’re trying to prove. 1/2
Before your next search, pause and write down exactly what you’re trying to prove. 1/2
December 31, 2025 at 2:18 PM
One of the simplest ways to move your #genealogy forward is to stop collecting records and start asking better questions.
Before your next search, pause and write down exactly what you’re trying to prove. 1/2
Before your next search, pause and write down exactly what you’re trying to prove. 1/2
Online research can’t replace browsing the shelves.
Every visit to the Family History Library turns up county and state resources I’d never find online. Check your local library’s genealogy section, you might be surprised what’s waiting. #genealogy
Every visit to the Family History Library turns up county and state resources I’d never find online. Check your local library’s genealogy section, you might be surprised what’s waiting. #genealogy
December 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Online research can’t replace browsing the shelves.
Every visit to the Family History Library turns up county and state resources I’d never find online. Check your local library’s genealogy section, you might be surprised what’s waiting. #genealogy
Every visit to the Family History Library turns up county and state resources I’d never find online. Check your local library’s genealogy section, you might be surprised what’s waiting. #genealogy
Setting #genealogy goals is easy. Knowing how to reach them is the hard part.
What’s one research goal you’re setting for 2026?
Drop it below, I’d love to help you turn that goal into a real plan!
What’s one research goal you’re setting for 2026?
Drop it below, I’d love to help you turn that goal into a real plan!
December 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Setting #genealogy goals is easy. Knowing how to reach them is the hard part.
What’s one research goal you’re setting for 2026?
Drop it below, I’d love to help you turn that goal into a real plan!
What’s one research goal you’re setting for 2026?
Drop it below, I’d love to help you turn that goal into a real plan!
High tree scores can be misleading.
An Ancestry Tree Rating or FamilySearch Profile Quality Score doesn’t guarantee the right parents, spouse, or children.
In my latest video, I explain what to evaluate instead so your research is accurate, not just well-scored.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1nM...
An Ancestry Tree Rating or FamilySearch Profile Quality Score doesn’t guarantee the right parents, spouse, or children.
In my latest video, I explain what to evaluate instead so your research is accurate, not just well-scored.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1nM...
December 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
High tree scores can be misleading.
An Ancestry Tree Rating or FamilySearch Profile Quality Score doesn’t guarantee the right parents, spouse, or children.
In my latest video, I explain what to evaluate instead so your research is accurate, not just well-scored.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1nM...
An Ancestry Tree Rating or FamilySearch Profile Quality Score doesn’t guarantee the right parents, spouse, or children.
In my latest video, I explain what to evaluate instead so your research is accurate, not just well-scored.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1nM...
High tree score ≠ accurate tree.
In this video, I explain why Ancestry Tree Ratings and FamilySearch Quality Scores can give a false sense of confidence—and how real mistakes slip through.
If you want accuracy, not just a good score, watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1nM...
#genealogy
In this video, I explain why Ancestry Tree Ratings and FamilySearch Quality Scores can give a false sense of confidence—and how real mistakes slip through.
If you want accuracy, not just a good score, watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1nM...
#genealogy
CAUTION: Ancestry's Tree Rating & FamilySearch Quality Scores ≠ Good Tree
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December 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
High tree score ≠ accurate tree.
In this video, I explain why Ancestry Tree Ratings and FamilySearch Quality Scores can give a false sense of confidence—and how real mistakes slip through.
If you want accuracy, not just a good score, watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1nM...
#genealogy
In this video, I explain why Ancestry Tree Ratings and FamilySearch Quality Scores can give a false sense of confidence—and how real mistakes slip through.
If you want accuracy, not just a good score, watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1nM...
#genealogy
Struggling to figure out which immigration record is really your ancestor’s?
This quick guide shows how to choose the right one and includes a time-saving passenger list hack.
Instant PDF download for $5.99. www.etsy.com/listing/4418...
#genealogy
This quick guide shows how to choose the right one and includes a time-saving passenger list hack.
Instant PDF download for $5.99. www.etsy.com/listing/4418...
#genealogy
December 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Struggling to figure out which immigration record is really your ancestor’s?
This quick guide shows how to choose the right one and includes a time-saving passenger list hack.
Instant PDF download for $5.99. www.etsy.com/listing/4418...
#genealogy
This quick guide shows how to choose the right one and includes a time-saving passenger list hack.
Instant PDF download for $5.99. www.etsy.com/listing/4418...
#genealogy
Immigration records are tricky and grabbing the wrong one can derail your research fast. In my new video, I cover a common mistake, a simple record-sorting hack, and the clues that help you identify your ancestor (not someone else with the same name).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm7H...
#genealogy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm7H...
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Finding the RIGHT Immigration Record
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December 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Immigration records are tricky and grabbing the wrong one can derail your research fast. In my new video, I cover a common mistake, a simple record-sorting hack, and the clues that help you identify your ancestor (not someone else with the same name).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm7H...
#genealogy
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm7H...
#genealogy
If you’re still searching for a meaningful gift, consider the gift of family.
#Genealogy coaching sessions and research projects make thoughtful, personal gifts at any age. Gift certificates available. And yes, it’s perfectly fine to share my email as a “hint.” Email me aimee@m.ancestryaimee.com
#Genealogy coaching sessions and research projects make thoughtful, personal gifts at any age. Gift certificates available. And yes, it’s perfectly fine to share my email as a “hint.” Email me aimee@m.ancestryaimee.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
If you’re still searching for a meaningful gift, consider the gift of family.
#Genealogy coaching sessions and research projects make thoughtful, personal gifts at any age. Gift certificates available. And yes, it’s perfectly fine to share my email as a “hint.” Email me aimee@m.ancestryaimee.com
#Genealogy coaching sessions and research projects make thoughtful, personal gifts at any age. Gift certificates available. And yes, it’s perfectly fine to share my email as a “hint.” Email me aimee@m.ancestryaimee.com
Missed Wednesday’s video on Colonial Family History? Colonial research can be messy, but the right strategy makes it manageable. I break down census clues, town records, and why American Ancestors is a must-use tool. Watch the replay: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm8w...
December 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Missed Wednesday’s video on Colonial Family History? Colonial research can be messy, but the right strategy makes it manageable. I break down census clues, town records, and why American Ancestors is a must-use tool. Watch the replay: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm8w...
Researching early American or colonial ancestors? Don’t skip American Ancestors. In my new video, Colonial Family History, I show you how to get the most from their website and what to look for if you visit in person. Ready to level up your 17th–18th century research? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm8w...
Colonial Family History
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December 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Researching early American or colonial ancestors? Don’t skip American Ancestors. In my new video, Colonial Family History, I show you how to get the most from their website and what to look for if you visit in person. Ready to level up your 17th–18th century research? www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm8w...
Making awesome family history books - need some ideas? Check out the full length video www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi_M...
#genealogy
#genealogy
December 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Making awesome family history books - need some ideas? Check out the full length video www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi_M...
#genealogy
#genealogy
Your #DNA ethnicity results changed again? You’re not alone. I sat down with Crista Cowan of Ancestry to explain why updates happen, what people often misunderstand about DNA, and what new tools are coming. If you’ve ever thought “Wait… what?” watch now!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9Su2KgsS7c
What You Don't Understand about DNA
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December 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Your #DNA ethnicity results changed again? You’re not alone. I sat down with Crista Cowan of Ancestry to explain why updates happen, what people often misunderstand about DNA, and what new tools are coming. If you’ve ever thought “Wait… what?” watch now!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9Su2KgsS7c
Not all records are created equal. Before adding new information to your tree, take a moment to evaluate the evidence. These four quick tips will help you decide what to trust, what to question, and where to look next.
Swipe through to strengthen your research and build more reliable conclusions.
Swipe through to strengthen your research and build more reliable conclusions.
December 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Not all records are created equal. Before adding new information to your tree, take a moment to evaluate the evidence. These four quick tips will help you decide what to trust, what to question, and where to look next.
Swipe through to strengthen your research and build more reliable conclusions.
Swipe through to strengthen your research and build more reliable conclusions.