Often when tracing your family history, you will see dates written various ways. Let’s take a look at some of the things you may see. In the United States dates are written mm/dd/yyyy {month/day/year} In the United Kingdom dates are … Continued
When tracing your family history there is some basic terminology you will hear. If you have been doing genealogy for a while you’re familiar with this, but if you’re new to genealogy these terms may be foreign to you. I … Continued
I often wish I could time travel and talk with my great-grandparents, great-great-grandparents and other ancestors. The closest resource I have to know more about my ancestors are through old letters. Unfortunately, I only have a few of these. However, … Continued
One great place to check for clues to your ancestry is in the family Bible. Many Bibles have an ancestry chart in the front. Check to see if your parents or grandparents have filled … Continued
Now that you’ve written out everything you know and gone through your pictures, interview older family members to begin piecing together the missing pieces. Make a list of questions to ask and allow these older members to help you fill … Continued
Last week we discussed writing down everything you know. Search through your pictures for clues. If pictures are labeled on the back that’s a great help in identifying people you don’t know. If they are not labelled, ask your parents, … Continued
Genealogy Friday The biggest question I get asked about searching for your family history is, where do I begin. Well the best answer I can give you is to start with what you know. Sit down and write down … Continued
Today is an exciting day! The 1940 census is finally available! So why does it take so long? The census is taken in the United States once every ten year. However, it is not available to the public until 72 … Continued
Today we are required to register all life events we experience with a government agency. The birth of a baby means a birth certificate, a loved one’s death requires a death certificate {insurance agencies and social security demand one before … Continued