7 Things That Shocked Me About Family Tree Research
If you assume, as I did, that people of 100 years ago lived much the same lives as you and I do today, you’re in for a big surprise. Age at Marriage. Even though...
Setting the path to discovering your native american roots
Like other ethnic and religious groups who have been subject to periods of immigration, war and displacement, Native American family history can be difficult to document and trace. Throughout history, many Native Americans were...
Family History in New England
How Family Trees Grew in America Early genealogy in America was an extension of the European quest for verification of aristocracy, heraldry, and legitimacy. Tracing one’s genealogical roots in colonial America was seen as...
Seventh Generation
The piece of information that provided a lot incentive for me to find out more about my family history was a copy of a descendant list which included two direct ancestors seven generations from...
The Oral Interview
Introduction: Countless civil, military, and religious records are available for family researchers looking for information on ancestors, yet right under our nose is an often overlooked free genealogical repository: The Oral Interview. Nothing better...
Finding Yourself in your Family History
“Kiss me, I’m Irish” “Italians Do it Better” “Polish and Proud” When I was a young child, silk screened T-Shirts were all the rage, and while I stuck to kittens and puppies, my friends’...
Why genealogy?
Have you ever dreamed of a house with a fireplace where you could proudly display your big family tree framed nicely and simply? If yes then I am talking to the write person. As...
Genealogy: Creating Stronger Families
My great-grandmother lived to be ninety-six years old. She had been through so much: outlived two husbands, two sons, and a host of friends and acquaintances. She was also a multitasker before the term...
10 Websites to Help Search and Enjoy Your Family Tree
Misty is just beginning to search her family tree, but is finding it a daunting task. Her desk is piled with papers, photos, and documents, and it’s getting difficult to distinguish fact from guesswork....
A Word from the Founder
Welcome. Over the last 20 years, I had dabbled in creating my family tree. In all that time, I didn’t get much farther than a small tree with grandparents and some cousins. But about...
