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Prior to the 1800s, any of our ancestors who came from Europe or the UK, came on Merchant ships. These ships were purpose-built and specially … Read more
Prior to the 1800s, any of our ancestors who came from Europe or the UK, came on Merchant ships. These ships were purpose-built and specially … Read more
Now that we have those research documents, bits of scrap paper, newspaper clippings, photos, obits, e-mails and other assorted bits of “research”, how do we … Read more
If you have a Facebook account, you can turn it into a genealogy resource. In order to create a Facebook account. You can sign up … Read more
Avid genealogists share whatever information they have – whether on their family or on someone else’s. Wonderful tips and suggestions pour over our computer screens … Read more
Once you have found the obituary for your ancestor’s death, take note of the name of the funeral home that handled the arrangements. Then, contact … Read more
If you are researching your Scottish ancestry, you may have noticed as you read through the various records that there is a repetition of given … Read more
Old maps are a fantastic resource for giving you a feel for the community that your ancestors lived in. You can see how rural or … Read more
I love old newspapers. I love the weathered look of them and most of all the smell of the old ink. I have said before, … Read more