About

Jennifer MatternClimb Your Family Tree is a genealogy blog from amateur genealogist, Jennifer Mattern, who has been researching her family’s past for the last 28 years. The blog will feature family history stories from the author’s own research and more, including:

  • Family history research tips
  • Reviews of genealogy software and books
  • Free genealogy forms and worksheets (exclusively from Climb Your Family Tree)
  • Free family tree diagrams (exclusively from Climb Your Family Tree)
  • Background on, and information about, using specific genealogical data and records

You’re encouraged to comment on the blog to leave your own tips and share your own stories about researching your family tree. The idea is to assemble a resource-packed supportive site for the amateur genealogist.