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July 10, 2025 25 mins
Genealogy in Reverse: Finding the Living - A Practical Guide for all Genealogists

Genealogy often feels like a treasure hunt, and genealogists, like treasure hunters, run into “dead ends” all the time.  One important method for getting back on track is to look for living relatives who can fill in the gaps in our family stories. With step-by-step guidance, methodologies, and practical examples, Genealogy in Reverse. Finding the Living will give you the tools and confidence to find and make meaningful connections with living family members. This process, known as reverse genealogy, involves creating a detailed family tree, identifying relatives down both ancestral and collateral lines, and using modern tools to track them down.

Author Cheri Hudson Passey is a professional genealogist, instructor, writer, speaker, and owner of Carolina Girl Genealogy, LLC. She uses her skills to identify and locate the next of kin, along with YDNA and mtDNA candidates, for the families of World War II soldiers who are listed as missing in action.

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