A Full 73 Percent of Americans are Intrigued by Their Family Roots
To read the complete article, visit "Americans' Fascination with Family History is Rapidly Growing".
News item posted by carolyne_cwy.
How does one differentiate between American Indian and African Americans in older census records? It's not easy.
To read the complete article, visit "Virginia Records: Deciphering Indian versus African Heritage".
News item posted by carolyne_cwy.
So much fascinating information is locked away old family photographs, documents, and stories just waiting to be brought out. All that's needed is a few new tools and some creative curiosity.
To read the complete article, visit "Forensic Genealogy: Seeing With New Eyes".
News item posted by elisabeth.
When, where, and how to hire a professional researcher. What to provide, and what to expect from them.
To read the complete article, visit "Surrogate Cousins--Hiring a Researcher".
News item posted by sfraley.
Brick wall research problems often take a second or third (or fifteenth) review, but keeping these tips in mind during initial research can speed the process.
To read the complete article, visit "Scraping Every Brick in the Brick Wall".
News item posted by tt88.
Marriage data is especially useful in genealogical research, but you have to dig very deep and cast a wide next, because it's not all on the web.
To read the complete article, visit "Marry, Marry, Quite Elusive".
News item posted by lnaukam.
Methodically we stay on track, but without a plan we loose our way and have to back track or start over.
To read the complete article, visit "Dot to Dot Research".
News item posted by rcoleman.
The regularly published newspapers of an area can be invaluable in helping to add data about your family.
To read the complete article, visit "Nosing Through Newspapers.".
News item posted by lnaukam.
The Norwegian bygdabok is considered the most important secondary source for research in Norway—and for good reason.
To read the complete article, visit "The Norwegian Bygdabok".
News item posted by crazygirl.
Here are some of the databases I can explore, and the results of some of the searches, from owning just five different library cards.
To read the complete article, visit "Public Libraries Provide the Magic Plastic".
News item posted by itsallrelatives.
If you are searching through maps and county histories for Goose Creek, New Jersey or other locations without many results, a US Geological Survey resource may be able to help.
To read the complete article, visit "GNIS Spells Help with Place Names".
News item posted by tt88.
How often do you run across words that are unfamiliar in your genealogical searching? Knowing the meaning of these words in their historical context may provide clues to the lives of your ancestors.
To read the complete article, visit "The OED and Your Family Tree".
News item posted by kabp1956.
You've had wonderful success in your research. You have a copy of Grandpa Jim's birth certificate, the birth certificates of all eight of his children, and records of the family covering a 40-year period ... Now what do you do with it?
To read the complete article, visit "Keeping It All Together: Staying Organized".
News item posted by lking.
Steps to finding out what the web has on you.
To read the complete article, visit "What Does the Web Have On You?".
News item posted by itsallrelatives.
Salzburg was not originally part of Austria; instead it was first ruled by a series of Catholic archbishops. And it was one of these archbishops who tore apart his city.
To read the complete article, visit "Georgia’s Salzburger Immigrants".
News item posted by elisabeth.
It is expected that the 1911 census that was taken 94 years ago will be released in due time.
To read the complete article, visit "Canadian Parliament Passes 1911 Census Bill".
News item posted by illyad.
The most common mistake, by beginners and even long-time family researchers, is to assume that the younger people listed on the census are children of the head of household.
To read the complete article, visit "United States Census Records: Caveats, Part 3, Relationships".
News item posted by carolyne_cwy.
What you think is chicken scratch tells a lot about your family and the people who lived in their communities. If only you could learn to make sense of it! Here are some tips to help you decipher what was written.
To read the complete article, visit "Deciphering Scandinavian Gothic Script".
News item posted by crazygirl.
Capturing living history is one of the most important contributions young people today can contribute to the family genealogy. In this case, the first visit to Grandpa's ranch is a memory that will live in infamy.
To read the complete article, visit "Grandpa's Ranch".
News item posted by elisabeth.