Autobiographical Yearbook: Your Genealogy Story
Recently a friend reminded me how important it is to document my own history for genealogy purposes. It’s funny how I find it hard to … Read more
Kim Hanks
Third Cousin Once Removed? How do I know?
One of the first questions I get asked, when people find out of my interest in genealogy is “what about all that cousins first removed … Read more
Top 5 Learning Tools for NEW Genealogists
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: A Great Genealogy Source
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: Stories of our Female Ancestors
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
What Do You Want in Your Obituary?
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
The Fotygraft Album
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
Newspapers: Our National Treasure
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
To Read or Not to Read: Grandma’s Diary
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
Family Reunion – Finding Artifacts from the Past
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
How to Preserve Old Documents, Photographs and Files?
One of the most asked questions on genealogy blogs and in Facebook genealogy groups is how to preserve old genealogy documents, papers, photographs, and digital files. … Read more
Packing for the Cemetery: Genealogy Style
I just LOVE visiting cemeteries. My mom would just laugh if she were alive to hear that. Grow-ing up, my mom and aunt would take … Read more
Finding Your Ancestor’s Cemetery
How can I find where my ancestor is buried? I know information I get from knowing the cemetery or location of burial can possibly offer … Read more
Genealogist’s Best Tool: the LIBRARY
The local public library or the local genealogy library can offer family researchers clues and solutions to many unanswered questions. You will want to contact … Read more
Are You a Descendent of the Mayflower?
My great grandmother’s maiden name was Alden. And “everyone” always said that through this line, we were descendants of the John and Priscilla Alden from … Read more
Cemeteries: A Research Library for Genealogists
Cemeteries offer a treasure trove of information for the genealogist. Cemetery Location Just knowing the location of the cemetery your ancestor is buried in can … Read more
Genealogy Goal Setting
Do you have trouble staying focused in your genealogy research? What drives your genealogy plan for research? Shaky leaves? Requests from relatives? Pictures you just … Read more
Local Genealogy Societies: Necessary for the Past, Present and Future
Genealogy can be a lonely business. I knew this from the start when I would sit on the edge of my seat waiting for an … Read more
3 Biggest Mistakes of New Genealogists
You’ve been bitten by the genealogy bug, so what do you do? Go genealogy NUTS!! Maybe I’m the only one, but I remember it well. … Read more
Five Steps to Prepare for a Genealogy Visit with Family
Finally! I am taking a genealogy road trip to meet with my husband’s aunts and uncles. Four of them live 3-4 hours away, and in … Read more