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If you are new to Ancestry.com or just signed up, here are some quick tips that should help you get started! 1.Be aware that Ancestry … Read more
If you are new to Ancestry.com or just signed up, here are some quick tips that should help you get started! 1.Be aware that Ancestry … Read more
My journey in genealogy began with the goal of finding as much as I possibly could because I was LOVING everything I found. Then I … Read more
City Directories are a great source to assist any genealogist research their family. Because city directories are dated (usually annual), genealogists can find a specific … Read more
Women Homesteading the West: Creating Pictures of Women Ancestors I found Marcia Meredith Hensley’s book Staking Her Claim Women Homesteading The West at a used … Read more
There has been some interesting discussion in Genea-land lately about who to include in family trees. Certainly for those with UK or European ancestry, it … Read more
As my kids know only too well, I am a bit of a “taphophile”. Taphophile: someone with a passion for and enjoyment of cemeteries. Taphophilia … Read more
Having spent several weekends at highland games this summer, assisting people with their Scottish genealogy research, likely the most common comment I heard was, “I’m … Read more
Our local newspaper now charges for obituaries. Some obituaries are short and to the point, while others take up several columns. It got me thinking … Read more
I love Google. It’s simple, efficient, opens a world of knowledge and makes me feel smart just through its simplicity and ease of use. But … Read more
We so often hear “not everything is online” And that is very true. Likely less than five percent of all of the archival documents available … Read more
Most recently I sold used books that were donated by the community. I find many books interesting reading, but one caught my eye. It was … Read more
Big name databases have all encouraged us to create our family trees online. And while this is fine, it is also limiting. You still need … Read more
If you are planning to head to the state or provincial archives to do research on your ancestors, it is important to plan ahead so … Read more
Our first amendment right gives us such treasures in the newspapers: from the past and those of today! Genealogists can enjoy the benefits of hours … Read more
One of the best things about genealogy is the many opportunities to learn. Workshops, magazines, blogs, conferences and even Facebook pages/groups. Whether you are a … Read more
Grandma passed away in December of 2007 at the age of 101( b 1906). Each of us grandchildren felt very close to grandma and despite … Read more
Do you remember this song from Sesame Street? “Who are the people in your neighbourhood…. They’re the people that you meet When you’re walking down … Read more
Summer is family reunion time and it was for our ancestors too. What records and artifacts might our ancestors have left for us to find? … Read more
It is important to note that spelling was not consistent until dictionaries made it standard in the 1800s. Until this time, spelling was quite fluid … Read more
If your ancestors originate from the British Isles, and came to north America after the Revolutionary war, it was easier for them to immigrate through … Read more