Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints
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Uncover your ancestry, awaken your inner detective, and fuel a profound sense of appreciation. Let's take your genealogy research to the next level.
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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
Genealogy doesn’t have to be overwhelming. I’ve put all my YouTube teaching handouts into easy digital guides you can download, print, and keep by your desk. From Ancestry + FamilySearch tips to DNA sorting and 1700s–1800s strategies—browse the full shop: www.etsy.com/shop/ancestr...
November 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Genealogy doesn’t have to be overwhelming. I’ve put all my YouTube teaching handouts into easy digital guides you can download, print, and keep by your desk. From Ancestry + FamilySearch tips to DNA sorting and 1700s–1800s strategies—browse the full shop: www.etsy.com/shop/ancestr...
Struggling to push your tree into the 1700s? Don’t overlook one of the best tools for early American research, the DAR Library.
My new YouTube video shows how it can help you find Revolutionary War ancestors, descendants, and hidden clues you’ve missed.
Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBOF...
My new YouTube video shows how it can help you find Revolutionary War ancestors, descendants, and hidden clues you’ve missed.
Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBOF...
Find Early American Ancestors at DAR Library
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November 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Struggling to push your tree into the 1700s? Don’t overlook one of the best tools for early American research, the DAR Library.
My new YouTube video shows how it can help you find Revolutionary War ancestors, descendants, and hidden clues you’ve missed.
Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBOF...
My new YouTube video shows how it can help you find Revolutionary War ancestors, descendants, and hidden clues you’ve missed.
Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBOF...
Have you missed buried treasure in your family history search? This oft forgotten record of 491 volumes is a goldmine and may be the key to your family history happiness! Knowledge of this treasure is a MUST for genealogy researchers. Learn more here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnMi...
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#genealogy
November 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Have you missed buried treasure in your family history search? This oft forgotten record of 491 volumes is a goldmine and may be the key to your family history happiness! Knowledge of this treasure is a MUST for genealogy researchers. Learn more here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnMi...
#genealogy
#genealogy
Genealogist Elizabeth Shown Mills popularized the concept of the FAN Club. These people often appear in your ancestor’s records and can be key to solving tough questions.
Look for familiar names in land records, witnesses on documents, and census neighbors. Your ancestor didn’t live in a vacuum!
Look for familiar names in land records, witnesses on documents, and census neighbors. Your ancestor didn’t live in a vacuum!
November 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Genealogist Elizabeth Shown Mills popularized the concept of the FAN Club. These people often appear in your ancestor’s records and can be key to solving tough questions.
Look for familiar names in land records, witnesses on documents, and census neighbors. Your ancestor didn’t live in a vacuum!
Look for familiar names in land records, witnesses on documents, and census neighbors. Your ancestor didn’t live in a vacuum!
It’s never too early to shop for the genealogist in your life, or yourself!
I’ve rounded up my favorite research tools, books & gadgets every family historian will love.
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I’ve rounded up my favorite research tools, books & gadgets every family historian will love.
Explore my favorites ancestryaimee.com/recommendati...
#genealogy
November 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
It’s never too early to shop for the genealogist in your life, or yourself!
I’ve rounded up my favorite research tools, books & gadgets every family historian will love.
Explore my favorites ancestryaimee.com/recommendati...
#genealogy
I’ve rounded up my favorite research tools, books & gadgets every family historian will love.
Explore my favorites ancestryaimee.com/recommendati...
#genealogy
Unlocking family history discoveries just got easier! FamilySearch’s new Full Text Search update lets you search every word in digitized records, making it simpler to find your ancestors. Watch my new YouTube video to see what’s changed and how to use it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf3E...
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#genealogy
Unlocking New Discoveries in your Family History is now EASIER!
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November 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Unlocking family history discoveries just got easier! FamilySearch’s new Full Text Search update lets you search every word in digitized records, making it simpler to find your ancestors. Watch my new YouTube video to see what’s changed and how to use it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf3E...
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#genealogy
Before you rely on a record, make sure you understand what it actually is. Is it a death certificate, a burial record, or just an index of one? Who created it, and why?
Understanding the context of a record helps you interpret it correctly and avoid drawing the wrong conclusions.
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Understanding the context of a record helps you interpret it correctly and avoid drawing the wrong conclusions.
#genealogy
November 7, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Before you rely on a record, make sure you understand what it actually is. Is it a death certificate, a burial record, or just an index of one? Who created it, and why?
Understanding the context of a record helps you interpret it correctly and avoid drawing the wrong conclusions.
#genealogy
Understanding the context of a record helps you interpret it correctly and avoid drawing the wrong conclusions.
#genealogy
The SAR Library in Kentucky holds treasures for anyone with Revolutionary War roots. In this video, I’ll show you how this library can help you uncover new generations, what’s available online, and how to access even more records—without leaving home. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiC5...
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#genealogy
HIDDEN Library in Kentucky Will Help YOU Discover EARLY Ancestors
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November 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The SAR Library in Kentucky holds treasures for anyone with Revolutionary War roots. In this video, I’ll show you how this library can help you uncover new generations, what’s available online, and how to access even more records—without leaving home. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiC5...
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#genealogy
Spending the day at the FamilySearch library is always the best kind of day. Nothing beats the thrill of uncovering new family stories! #genealogy
November 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Spending the day at the FamilySearch library is always the best kind of day. Nothing beats the thrill of uncovering new family stories! #genealogy
Don’t overlook the best archive, your own family! Talking to relatives can uncover photos, letters, and stories you won’t find anywhere else. Start the conversation before those memories are lost. #genealogy
October 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Don’t overlook the best archive, your own family! Talking to relatives can uncover photos, letters, and stories you won’t find anywhere else. Start the conversation before those memories are lost. #genealogy
Standing in front of my great-grandmother’s home—the place where my grandmother grew up. It’s amazing to imagine the stories these walls could tell and the generations that came before me who walked this same path. Have you ever visited one of your ancestors’ homes?
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#genealogy
October 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Standing in front of my great-grandmother’s home—the place where my grandmother grew up. It’s amazing to imagine the stories these walls could tell and the generations that came before me who walked this same path. Have you ever visited one of your ancestors’ homes?
#genealogy
#genealogy
If you’ve ever wondered why a law from 1850 matters to your ancestor’s story, this one’s for you. Judy Russell, The Legal Genealogist, explains how understanding the law can unlock the meaning behind the records we use every day. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP-0... #genealogy
Family History and the Law - What You Need to Know
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October 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
If you’ve ever wondered why a law from 1850 matters to your ancestor’s story, this one’s for you. Judy Russell, The Legal Genealogist, explains how understanding the law can unlock the meaning behind the records we use every day. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP-0... #genealogy
It’s tempting to copy a public tree, but that can lead to errors. Instead, let original records guide your research. Build your tree based on documents you can verify. If someone else’s tree has a clue, treat it like a lead to follow, not a fact to copy. #genealogy
October 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
It’s tempting to copy a public tree, but that can lead to errors. Instead, let original records guide your research. Build your tree based on documents you can verify. If someone else’s tree has a clue, treat it like a lead to follow, not a fact to copy. #genealogy
When you find an unmarked or incomplete headstone, visit the cemetery office. They often have burial records that reveal names, dates, and relationships you won’t find anywhere else. #Genealogy
October 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
When you find an unmarked or incomplete headstone, visit the cemetery office. They often have burial records that reveal names, dates, and relationships you won’t find anywhere else. #Genealogy
Thinking about building your family tree but not sure where to start? Avoid beginner mistakes with my free 6-page guide, Starting Your Family Tree Right! Learn the first steps to start your research with confidence. Grab your copy here: ancestryaimee.com/free-startin...
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#genealogy
October 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Thinking about building your family tree but not sure where to start? Avoid beginner mistakes with my free 6-page guide, Starting Your Family Tree Right! Learn the first steps to start your research with confidence. Grab your copy here: ancestryaimee.com/free-startin...
#genealogy
#genealogy
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Family history month is the perfect time to finally tackle those stacks of papers and unlabeled photos.
In this video, I'll show you simple, practical ways to bring order to the chaos.
Watch now and start organizing your family history with confidence. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sENy...
In this video, I'll show you simple, practical ways to bring order to the chaos.
Watch now and start organizing your family history with confidence. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sENy...
Organizing Family History Photos and Documents
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October 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Family history month is the perfect time to finally tackle those stacks of papers and unlabeled photos.
In this video, I'll show you simple, practical ways to bring order to the chaos.
Watch now and start organizing your family history with confidence. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sENy...
In this video, I'll show you simple, practical ways to bring order to the chaos.
Watch now and start organizing your family history with confidence. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sENy...
Family history month is the perfect time to finally tackle those stacks of papers and unlabeled photos.
In this video, I'll show you simple, practical ways to bring order to the chaos.
Watch now and start organizing your family history with confidence. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sENy...
In this video, I'll show you simple, practical ways to bring order to the chaos.
Watch now and start organizing your family history with confidence. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sENy...
Organizing Family History Photos and Documents
YouTube video by Aimee Cross - Genealogy Hints
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October 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Family history month is the perfect time to finally tackle those stacks of papers and unlabeled photos.
In this video, I'll show you simple, practical ways to bring order to the chaos.
Watch now and start organizing your family history with confidence. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sENy...
In this video, I'll show you simple, practical ways to bring order to the chaos.
Watch now and start organizing your family history with confidence. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sENy...
October is Family History Month—time to dig into roots, preserve memories, and celebrate your unique story. How are you marking it? Labeling photos, ordering records, exploring DNA, cooking family recipes? Share your plans and inspire others! #genealogy
October 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
October is Family History Month—time to dig into roots, preserve memories, and celebrate your unique story. How are you marking it? Labeling photos, ordering records, exploring DNA, cooking family recipes? Share your plans and inspire others! #genealogy
Ancestry's DNA ethnicity results are updating NEXT WEEK on October 9th. I got a sneak peak! Check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGB_...
#genealogy #DNA
#genealogy #DNA
BIG Changes for Ethnicity at AncestryDNA
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October 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Ancestry's DNA ethnicity results are updating NEXT WEEK on October 9th. I got a sneak peak! Check it out! www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGB_...
#genealogy #DNA
#genealogy #DNA
Feeling stuck in your #genealogy research? Need a fresh perspective or a little nudge forward?
Whether you’re just starting out or deep into a brick wall, I offer both individual & group coaching to help you move forward with confidence. Coaching sessions are available now at AncestryAimee.com!
Whether you’re just starting out or deep into a brick wall, I offer both individual & group coaching to help you move forward with confidence. Coaching sessions are available now at AncestryAimee.com!
October 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Feeling stuck in your #genealogy research? Need a fresh perspective or a little nudge forward?
Whether you’re just starting out or deep into a brick wall, I offer both individual & group coaching to help you move forward with confidence. Coaching sessions are available now at AncestryAimee.com!
Whether you’re just starting out or deep into a brick wall, I offer both individual & group coaching to help you move forward with confidence. Coaching sessions are available now at AncestryAimee.com!
Build a timeline of your ancestor’s life to spot gaps and guide your research. It’s a simple but powerful tool! #Genealogy
October 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Build a timeline of your ancestor’s life to spot gaps and guide your research. It’s a simple but powerful tool! #Genealogy
One of the biggest genealogy mistakes? Searching in the wrong place! Learn how to make sure you’re looking where the records actually are. Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKeD...
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#Genealogy
Searching in the WRONG Place - Don't Make This Family History MISTAKE!
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September 26, 2025 at 1:15 PM
One of the biggest genealogy mistakes? Searching in the wrong place! Learn how to make sure you’re looking where the records actually are. Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKeD...
#Genealogy
#Genealogy
Headed into the Vermont State Archives to see what family secrets the records might spill. #genealogy
September 24, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Headed into the Vermont State Archives to see what family secrets the records might spill. #genealogy
Future you will be grateful. Always keep track of where you found that date, name, or fact. It saves time, prevents mistakes, and makes your research credible. #genealogy
September 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Future you will be grateful. Always keep track of where you found that date, name, or fact. It saves time, prevents mistakes, and makes your research credible. #genealogy
A quiet moment at Plum Island Lighthouse. One of my favorite views from my New England trip.
September 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A quiet moment at Plum Island Lighthouse. One of my favorite views from my New England trip.