Chronicling America is the online newspaper available through the Library of Congress. This website is a great resource and has newspapers from 1836-1922 across the country that are available. Why are the newspapers only through 1922? Because these are in … Continued
I recently saw an article where the individual mentioned printing wedding pictures of both the bride and grooms parents, grandparents, great grandparents and great great grandparents and incorporating them into the décor of the wedding. This got … Continued
Last week we discussed how to organize digital genealogy files. Today, I want to discuss how to organize paper genealogy files. The two most common ways to organize the files are: File folders—use file folders that are labelled … Continued
If you’ve been doing genealogy for any length of time you probably have a lot of digital files. So how do you organize these files? Create folders—create folders for your family history. Have a main folder that is easily assessable … Continued
Recently, I had someone ask when we were going to have the next family reunion. I honestly answered “I don’t know.” With over 500+ descendants living, we are lucky to have the same faithful group of about thirty to attend … Continued
With the summer here, many families are planning family reunions. So how can you have a fabulous family reunion? Plan a theme the family will enjoy Have activities for the children Keep the costs affordable for everyone Tell Stories and … Continued
When most people begin researching their family history, it is because there is some interest in their heritage and roots. However, most people do not begin how time consuming researching can be. Although, there are wonderful websites such as Ancestry.com … Continued
In genealogy it is very easy to go chasing rabbit trails. So what does this mean? For example, last weekend I went to the library looking for obituaries on a specific family to further my research. However, reading one of … Continued
When researching family history you never know whom you will meet, or where you will meet them. Recently I was in the library scanning through various reels of newspaper microfilm. I looked over at the screen of the woman researching … Continued
In genealogy we often see dates written as 1865-1932 or May 5, 1865-June 3, 1932. As genealogists we often focus on the two dates that are provided, the birth and death date {or year} for our ancestor. However, what about … Continued