Seems like everyone has that box of photos in their house from grandma and grandpa that is a collection of people, events and miscellaneous. You organize, label, upload and then what? There HAS to beContinue reading
If you are doing genealogy research for ancestors that lived in the United States, sometimes the paper trail can get really thin. Our search can seem to reach a dead end. Maybe you have triedContinue reading
So there are a ton of genealogy websites out there. They say FREE, until you try and use them, then it is only free for 14 days... I have compiled a list of 11 actuallyContinue reading
Family History Library at Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah In Salt Lake City, Utah at Temple Square , sits an amazing building. The Family History Library at Temple Square is the largest genealogicalContinue reading
We all have them. They sit in our cabinet or on our shelf, pages old and worn, sometimes stained or dog eared from much use. Some are spiral bound, some are not. Some are justContinue reading
In doing genealogy research, many times the death records (death certificate, obituary and funeral home records) can offer a treasure trove of information...not only for the deceased, but on their family members as well! ThereContinue reading
In researching through older texts, you may come across some weird terminology. There are many acronyms and abbreviated words unique to genealogy and family history research that may not be easily found in any other industry's terminology.Continue reading
Understanding given names and surnames can be a help to you when you are trying to trace your ancestors. This is particularly true once the origin of the name has been established. The Scots haveContinue reading
"During the largest human migration in modern history, Ellis Island processed more immigrants than all other North American ports combined. Today, tens of millions of Americans have at least one ancestor who came through Ellis.Continue reading
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