1925 Rescued Hand Written School Yearbook Now at the Museum
Scrapbook Finds New Home This precious school yearbook has found a new home. This has been delivered to the OLD POST OFFICE MUSEUM in Graham, … Read more
Jena Altman Hamilton
Finding Little Clues
Aren’t Grandmothers Great? Grandmothers are the absolute best at keeping things. When it comes time to find all the family goodies just go look through … Read more
Using Ancestry’s Card Catalog
Why Use the Card Catalog on Ancestry.com? To begin go to search and slide down close to the end where you see card catalog. Why? … Read more
Using Newspapers to Tell a Family Story – The History of a Marine
The story of Marine – Jesse Melton Browne Jr. and tips on finding his history using newspapers! I absolutely love it when things just come … Read more
Accidental Finds and Looking for Details
That Crazy Dejavu Feeling! Today I have a photo I’m researching, a large maybe 8×10 photo ( I didn’t measure it, but this is close) … Read more
Photo Types Can Also Tell You About Dates
Let’s Explore Some Different Types of Photos A few little dating tips regarding some of the photos found. Hopefully this will be helpful to some … Read more
Using Google Earth to Find Old Properties
My Grandfather and a few tips…Using Google Earth I can remember the last time I sat in his lap and he held me telling me … Read more
Using Obituaries for Genealogy Research
Obits provide all kinds of information! Obituaries provide a great deal of information, and these notices can be found either in newspaper or funeral home … Read more
Background Items Help Find Places and Dates
The background tells a great story – Items or events in the background of photos can help you determine where and when the photo was … Read more
Dating Photos using Photographers
How to Date Photos Using the Photographers This can at least give a general date or time period for the photo. Also it helps when … Read more
Surname Migration Research
Migration Help on Surnames Can Help you Break Through Some Brick Walls If you have never been to this page of Ancestry.com, this is worth … Read more
Why and How to Save Old Photos
Some Tips for Saving Your Old Photos Did you know? Instead of putting those old family photos on display on the wall. You really need … Read more
How to Get Started Building a Family Tree
If you are new to genealogy or know someone that starting to gain interest, here are some steps to help you build a family tree … Read more
What Cars in Photos Can Tell You About Your Family
Automobiles in photos can give you clues or set you on the right research path. I love it when cars are in the photo! Why? … Read more
Old Newspapers and The Story of a World War Flying Ace
Nothing like finding a great story and having hundreds of people with the same name come up. You have to find the facts first, before … Read more
Why Rescue Photos and How to Do It
In case you didn’t know, we have a section on the website for rescued photos. These are photos and cabinet cards that I’ve found in … Read more
Rescuing some of the Forgotten
Rescued Photos from Forgotten Faces Here is a collection of photos, mostly portraits and headshots found in various collections and antique shops. We hope to … Read more
Find A Grave Tips
Find A Grave is an incredible resource! Here are some facts you may not know and different ways to use it! I have been a … Read more
Genealogy Newbie Tips – Easy Advice for Beginners
So You Are Just Getting Started? Tips on starting your family tree For Beginners! First – take a deep breath! It will not be as … Read more
Yearbook From 1925 Headed to Museum
Rescued Farmer, Texas School 1925 Yearbook Headed to Museum! I love it when things come together! This little handwritten yearbook will be returning to Young … Read more