A PERSONAL NOTE: I’ve been using MyHeritage more and more since the pandemic and making real progress on my own genealogy research. I KNOW for a fact that I need to use more than one genealogy subscription site … I like being able to “fish in many ponds” and get the information I need on my ancestors!
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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