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
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
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
The first question might be “just what is Twitter anyway?” Well, simply put, Twitter is a social media venue that allows access to instant information. … Read more
Part of the joy of genealogy research is the thrill of the hunt. We tune into, hone and cultivate our inner detective. Let’s look at … Read more
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
In Scotland, prior to the 19th century, wills only involved moveable property and did not include land, buildings, mining rights or minerals. Before the 19th … Read more
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
Genealogy is about connecting. I personally have a pretty low need to affiliate. Don’t quite understand the tears and hugs after a week long event … Read more
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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