The National Archives have numerous records regarding the history of the United States. They have the originals of various service and military records from the Revolutionary War through to the Vietnam Conflict. However, all of these records are not … Continued
Fold 3 is an online website that provides digital copies of military records. The difference with Ancestry.com is that Ancestry, usually has just the regiment and dates of service. Fold 3 has the actual records that have been scanned from … Continued
Military records after 1922 are more difficult to access than earlier military records. WWII had Draft cards, much like WWI had. Both sets of draft cards are available on Ancestry.com. Records for military service is held at the National Archives. … Continued
Military Records before 1922 are much easier to access than after 1922. These records include: The Revolutionary War The War of 1812 The Mexican-American War The Civil War The Spanish-American War World War I These records are available through … Continued
Military records are a wonderful resource for genealogy research. Military records provide the muster rolls, which tells you when your ancestor was actively servicing. However, there is additional information that can be discovered in these … Continued
I hope you had a Merry Christmas! What traditions did you enjoy sharing? This is a great season to discuss and try some new traditions. What are some new things you would like to try with your sweetheart or … Continued
We are in the heart of the holiday season. This is a great time to discuss your family traditions. Why do you do things certain ways? Where did this tradition originate? Was this something one of your parents did … Continued
Jewelry—create special family history jewelry to either commemorate a person in your family or using heirloom jewelry. You can share the story with your child. Family Recipe Book—write out your favorite family recipes, include some memories and pictures and bind … Continued
Blankets—older adults often get cold very easily. However, you can take a picture and have Wal-Mart, Walgreens, Shutterfly or another company create a blanket from a family picture. Coffee Mugs—each morning my grandmother has hot chocolate with her 3 great-grandchildren. … Continued
Create a placemat of your family tree. You can go back to grandparents or great-grandparents. Use pictures for each family member. On the back, createacollage of favorite family pictures with various family members. Decorate a doll in the dress of … Continued