Blogs

GeneaBloggers

GeneaBloggers is an online community and directory for genealogy content creators, especially bloggers who write about family history and related topics. It grew from a curated list of genealogy blogs into a broader support network for people sharing genealogical research via blogs, podcasts, YouTube, and social media.

ReclaimingKin

ReclaimingKin is a long-running genealogy teaching blog and small independent educational organization created by genealogist Robyn N. Smith. It focuses on building research skills for family historians, with a particular emphasis on African American genealogy, slavery-era research, and the use of original records such as deeds, court files, and probate documents.

Sassy Jane Genealogy

Sassy Jane Genealogy is an independent genealogy blog and small business focused on helping family historians with U.S. and European research. Run by professional archivist and genealogist Nancy E. Loe, it combines how-to articles, research tips, and digital organization guidance aimed at both newer and experienced researchers.

The Legal Genealogist

The Legal Genealogist is a specialty genealogy law blog that explains how legal records, statutes, and historical legal contexts affect family history research. It is widely read in the genealogy community for clear, practical guidance at the intersection of law and genealogical methodology.

The Family Curator

The Family Curator is a long-running genealogy and family-history preservation blog and resource hub created by writer and archivist Denise May Levenick. It focuses on helping individuals organize, preserve, digitize, and share family photos, documents, and heirlooms using approachable versions of professional archival practices.

Cyndi’s List

Cyndi’s List is a comprehensive online directory of genealogy resources, created and maintained by genealogist Cyndi Ingle. Established in 1996, it organizes hundreds of thousands of links into detailed categories to help researchers locate family history materials across the internet. It remains one of the most enduring and trusted free tools in digital genealogy.