Welcome to Genealogy Matters!
Welcome to Genealogy Matters
I’m Robin Stewart — genealogist, curator, and founder of Genealogy Matters. For over 40 years, I’ve been immersed in family history, and today my focus is on connecting readers and creators with the best genealogy and family history content published each week.
GenStack
Every Saturday, I publish GenStack, a weekly roundup featuring the top genealogy blogs, Substack newsletters, podcasts, videos, and articles you don’t want to miss. Think of it as your curated guide to what’s new and inspiring in family history. Subscribe for free to get it delivered right to your inbox.
GenStack Library
Looking for more? The GenStack Library is always open — a growing directory of genealogy and family history content creators. It’s the place to discover writers, educators, and storytellers sharing their work online.
GenStack Coterie
If you’re a content creator yourself — whether you write a family history blog, publish a Substack newsletter, or produce genealogy videos or podcasts — the GenStack Coterie is your community. This private membership helps you:
Grow your visibility
Stay consistent in publishing
Share authentic, resonant content
Connect with peers for candid feedback and collaboration
We focus on community strength and mutual support — because genealogy creators thrive when they create together.
GenClub
Finally, there’s GenClub — a book-club-style conversation series where genealogists gather to discuss Substack posts and the stories behind them. We dig deep into the writing, the history, and the craft of telling family stories.
The Challenges
Storyteller Challenges (Weekly)
Ancestral Women: 31-Day Challenge (Annual Challenge in March)
Why Genealogy Matters
I believe family history deserves to be seen, shared, and celebrated. Genealogy Matters is where content and community come together — to shine a light on the voices shaping today’s genealogy conversation.
Subscribe to GenStack, explore the Library, or join the Coterie — and be part of a community where genealogy and family history content truly matters.
