So you want to know what your surname means? Today, this is much easier than in the past. You can Google “McKee family name meaning” and the results will pop up. The name means son of Aodha. The word Aodha … Continued
Have you wondered where your ancestors came from? Maybe you grew up on stories of their trip overseas? Or maybe you have no idea where they came from? So, how do you determine their place of origin? … Continued
My interest in family history began at the age of twelve. A distant relative was doing the family history on one of our lines and determined we were related to Davy Crockett. {His 2nd wife, Elizabeth Patton Crockett, was the … Continued
If you’ve researched any Scottish family history you may have heard of the clan? So what is a clan? In essence, it’s a family group. Some clans also have septs. This is a smaller family group within a larger family … Continued
When searching census records we know that there are always errors in these records. But, who were the census takers? Census takers are American citizens that have been trained to take the census. In the 18th and 19th century, these … Continued
I’ve shared points on turning family history into a children’s story or novel in a writing form. However, what if you’re not a writer? Maybe you’re an artist? There are numerous other ways to tell family history stories. Artist—can draw … Continued
I’ve shared the benefits of printed family histories, but what if you are printing a family history. What are some aspects of this endeavor you may want to keep in mind? Is my family interested What format … Continued
Printed family histories are a great place to start when you’re stuck. Many families have printed their family histories over the years. Some provide more detail and sources than others. However, these can be a great resource. They may even … Continued
Last week, I shared the story of how DNA had proven that President Harding did indeed have a love child. DNA has revolutionized our world in the last decade. Criminals are able to prove either their innocence or guilt with … Continued
History is full of speculation of who the father might be? Then again we may hear questions, such as did “he” really farther that child. President Harding had been rumored to be the father of a child for almost a … Continued