PRACTICAL TOOLS FOR FAMILY HISTORIANS

Stop collecting records.
Start building evidence.

Practical genealogy tools and straightforward education for family historians who want to research with confidence.

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Vintage family photograph of a young boy with a dog beside an old vehicle
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What does this
actually prove?

What are you trying to solve?

PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR REAL RESEARCH CHALLENGES

Organize My Research

Turn piles of notes and records into a workable research system.

FIND TOOLS →

Break a Brick Wall

Approach difficult problems methodically instead of searching the same databases again.

EXPLORE METHODS →

Understand My DNA

Make your matches useful evidence instead of an overwhelming list of cousins.

MAKE SENSE OF MATCHES →

Evaluate Evidence

Learn what records actually prove—and what they don’t.

ANALYZE EVIDENCE →

Preserve Family History

Protect photographs, documents and stories for the next generation.

PRESERVE THE STORY →

Featured Products

PRACTICAL TOOLS. LASTING RESULTS.

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PRACTICAL GUIDE + WORKSHEETS

Heirloom Photo
Organization Guide

Turn boxes of photographs into a protected, searchable family archive—without losing the stories that make them matter.

STEP-BY-STEP WORKFLOWPRINTABLE WORKSHEETS
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RESEARCH TOOL · FREE

Genealogy
Research Log

A two-page research log that helps you record what you searched, what you found, what the evidence means, and what to do next.

PRINT OR USE DIGITALLYTRACK NEGATIVE SEARCHES
DOWNLOAD FREE →

Free Resources

HELPFUL ARTICLES, GUIDES AND TOOLS TO SUPPORT YOUR RESEARCH.

ARTICLES · GUIDES · TIPS

Research Strategies

Clear, practical guidance for tackling common research problems and following the evidence.

BROWSE ARTICLES →
Vintage family photograph of two women seated outdoors beneath a treeYOUR FAMILY ARCHIVE

PRESERVATION · IDENTIFICATION

Photo Preservation

Practical help for identifying, organizing, digitizing and protecting the photographs that carry your family story.

VIEW RESOURCES →

DNA · EVIDENCE · METHODS

DNA & Genetic Genealogy

Learn how to move beyond a list of cousins and use DNA matches as part of an evidence-based research plan.

EXPLORE TOPICS →
RESEARCH NOTESWho was she?evidence • context • conclusion
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MEET THE FOUNDER

Hi, I’m Dee.

I’m a professional genealogist, historian and educator with more than 25 years of experience. Through GenLady, I create practical tools and straightforward education that help family historians understand their evidence and research with confidence.

MORE ABOUT DEE →
Collect less.Understand more.