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Organizing Family History Photos and Documents

Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · 3d

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...

BIG Changes for Ethnicity at AncestryDNA

Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · 5d

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

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Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · 8d

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

Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · 8d

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!

Avoid mistakes by using my 2nd most important genealogy tip - it's all about timelines

Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · 8d

I have a video about timelines. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hKM...

Searching in the WRONG Place - Don't Make This Family History MISTAKE!

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Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · 10d

Build a timeline of your ancestor’s life to spot gaps and guide your research. It’s a simple but powerful tool! #Genealogy

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Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · 15d

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

Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · 17d

Headed into the Vermont State Archives to see what family secrets the records might spill. #genealogy

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Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · 18d

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

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Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · 22d

A quiet moment at Plum Island Lighthouse. One of my favorite views from my New England trip.

Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · 24d

While in Boston I've discovered fun facts I didn't know, do you? Catch the shorts running over the next 10 days on my YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/@ancestryaimee). #genealogy

Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · 25d

Your family tree might hold a secret—were your roots tangled up in the Salem Witch Trials? #genealogy

Overlooked KEYS to Finding Early Ancestors (my BIG mistake)

Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · 28d

Your great-great-aunt’s records might
hold the key to your direct line. Researching siblings,
in-laws, and cousins can help you find the missing links
in your family tree. #Genealogy

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Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · Sep 10

Think you’ve searched everywhere for your early ancestors?
The key to breaking through brick walls may not be online, it could be hidden in local archives and societies. In this video, I share my big mistake and how local records can change your research. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGEI...
#genealogy

Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · Sep 8

Visited the iconic Boston Public Library while tracing my New England roots. Founded in 1848, it was the first large free municipal library in the U.S. Stepping into Bates Hall—with its green lamps and arched windows—felt like walking into history.

Mystery solved! Guess Who Helped? BUT There's a TWIST!

Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · Sep 4

Spelling didn’t count in the 1800s! Don’t let creative spelling stop your search. Learn how to spot your ancestors even when their names are spelled five different ways. #genealogy

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Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · Aug 29

Finally made it to the New England Historic Genealogical Society—the oldest & largest in the U.S., founded in 1845. Incredible records, helpful staff, and a true step into history. Sometimes the answers we seek are in places preserving them for generations. Have you been? #genealogy

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Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · Aug 27

2/2 Use tools like the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries and Randy Majors’ Historical Maps, to track boundary changes and uncover hidden records.
Remember: before you look for people, study the place!

Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · Aug 27

#Genealogy Tip: Boundaries Matter!
Your ancestor may never have moved—yet their records did.
In the early 1800s, shifting county and state lines mean you could be searching in the wrong place entirely. 1/2

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Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · Aug 26

Want free genealogy handouts, behind-the-scenes access, and live Q&A? Join Aimee’s Crew on YouTube! Get monthly perks + members-only livestreams.
Sign up: tinyurl.com/AimeesCrew
#Genealogy

Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · Aug 25

After decades of searching, I finally uncovered the parents of my elusive great-grandfather—with the unexpected help of a Good Samaritan. But just when I thought the case was closed… the story took another turn.
Watch now to see how the mystery unfolded! www.youtube.com/watch?v=adZk...
#genealogy

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Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · Aug 20

Family history is more than names and dates, it’s stories waiting to be uncovered.

Join my newsletter for tips, inspiration, and tools to help you on your #genealogy journey! link.cyclsales.com/widget/form/...

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Aimee Cross Genealogy Hints @ancestryaimee.bsky.social · Aug 18

Census records are a treasure map for family historians. Track your ancestors every 10 years, spot name changes, and uncover extended family living nearby. Don’t overlook the neighbors, they might be relatives too! #genealogy