Sources are very important in genealogy. These provide the proof that is needed to document each person’s life. In genealogy there is such a things as a standard of proof. Too often information is provided that is inaccurate and untrue. … Continued
Mistletoe is from the Old English words mistle [dung] and tan [twig]. It springs to life from bird droppings on the tree branch. It was considered sacred and people were in awe because it could live when nothing else did. … Continued
Where or where has the missing child gone? This is often a question when searching for children of a core group. So how do you find them? Search obituaries—do the parents or siblings obituaries give any hints to a married … Continued
We all know the story of the first thanksgiving, but did you know that it has changed considerably since then. I would like to briefly explore the history of Thanksgiving. We seem to take for granted some times that … Continued
Each Wednesday during the Christmas season we are going to take a look at the origins of some of our Christmas traditions. The Christmas Tree was originally a pagan symbol of fertility and regeneration. The evergreen was a symbol to … Continued
Thanksgiving is upon us! However, many of our ancestors did not celebrate the modern Thanksgiving we know today. Yes, the first Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621. Not until George Washington was President, was another Thanksgiving celebrated … Continued
Are you searching for children for an ancestor and wondering where they went? You may want to try searching the records of neighbors and other family members in the same area. I have a couple of family groups that lived … Continued
Have you wondered how ancestors were divorced in the 19th century? Do you have an ancestor you know was married before but have been unable to find a marriage record? I’ve ran across this situation on several occasions. I have … Continued
Halloween is one of the oldest holidays still celebrated today. Halloween is celebrated on October 31st, the last day on the Celtic calendar and the tradition of the Druids. A festival was held to mark the end of one Celtic … Continued
Scrapbooking is a popular past time and hobby for many people today. Have you thought about scrapbooking your family history? With scrapbooking you can have fun and explore various ideas. You can even upload your scrapbook and have copies published … Continued