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Thomas MacEntee
Thomas MacEntee is a genealogy educator, author, and technology specialist who helps family historians research more effectively, use technology with confidence, and make smarter decisions about where to spend their time and money. As the founder of Genealogy Bargains and creator of related genealogy education projects, he has built a trusted voice in the genealogy community by combining hands-on research experience, practical teaching, and careful tool evaluation. His work sits at the intersection of genealogy, education, technology, and consumer-resource curation—translating complex topics into plain English so everyday genealogists can make real progress without wasting money or getting overwhelmed.
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Irish Famine Begins 1845: Using DNA Matches to Find the Townland Records Never Recorded

Irish Famine Begins: The September 9, 1845 blight date is more anniversary than fact. Here is how to use DNA match clusters and Griffith’s Valuation to find your Irish townland.
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Star Trek Day: Keep a Research Log Your Future Self Can Actually Use

Star Trek Day turns 60. Learn how to keep a genealogy research log like a captain’s log, including why the searches that found nothing matter most.
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Live Long and Prosper: Celebrate Star Trek Day with Amazon Kindle Rewards 2x Points (Sept 7-8, 2026)

Live Long and Prosper: Kindle Rewards 2x points lands on Star Trek Day, Mon-Tues, Sept 7-8, 2026. Stack your genealogy Kindle wish list and beam your points balance somewhere new.


