Named generations: Lost Generation and Greatest Generation members 1920

The Named Generations

The names of generations first began to appear in the middle of the 20th century from the works of writers and journalists in the Western … Read more

Chart of named generations and years

Chart of Named Generations and Years

The Chart of Named Generations and Years below refers to the demographic cohorts that are defined by the years of birth of individuals particularly in … Read more

Geneosity Challenge: Who Was Her Now Famous Neighbor?

On this quiet street in southern California during the early 1930’s lived the Sugarman family.   The family relocated here from Nebraska and had three children.  … Read more

Is cousin marriage legal?

Attracted To Your Cousin? Is Cousin Marriage In Your Area Legal?

When it comes to the topic of “kissing cousins”,  there’s never a shortage of lively discussion. Either you’re against it or you don’t care.  There … Read more

recorded voice of alexander graham bell

Eerie or Amazing? The Recorded Voice of Alexander Graham Bell And Others

How long might a recording of your voice survive?  Photographs from 1885 are relatively easy to find online, but a recorded voice is something extraordinary. … Read more

story of acadian genealogy

Acadian Genealogy And The Intriguing Story It Tells

Acadian Genealogy has its roots in the small niche of French immigrants across the Atlantic Ocean to the colony of Acadia that began and continued … Read more

genealogy interview success

The Genealogy Interview and Three Ingredients to Success

One of the most rewarding types of ancestry and family tree research is conducting the genealogy interview. If you haven’t added this to your task … Read more

Genealogy Beginner Guide - How to get started with genealogy research

Genealogy For Beginners Guide – How to get started with genealogy research

Table of Contents Introduction Uncovering Your Family History: Tips for Starting Your Genealogy Research How to Use Online Resources to Trace Your Family Tree Understanding … Read more

Preserving Your Family's History: Tips and Techniques for Genealogy Record-Keeping

Preserving Your Family’s History: Tips and Techniques for Genealogy Record-Keeping

Introduction Preserving Your Family’s History: Tips and Techniques for Genealogy Record-Keeping is a guide that provides helpful tips and techniques for individuals who are interested … Read more

Using census for genealogy research

Genealogy Research Tips – How to research your ancestors using census records

Introduction Genealogy research and census record research in particular is an exciting and rewarding way to learn more about your family history. Census records are … Read more

Tracing your family's medical history

Tracing your family’s medical history

Table of Contents Introduction How to Gather Information to Trace Your Family’s Medical History The Benefits of Knowing Your Family’s Medical History How to Interpret … Read more

genealogical family migration patterns

Tracing genealogical family migration patterns

Tracing your family migration patterns can be a fascinating journey into the past. It can provide insight into the lives of your ancestors and the … Read more