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Genealogists love their charts. Why shouldn’t they? Charts are easier to read than paragraphs of text. While a chart typically provides only an overview of information, they can make excellent references. Charts can also be beautifully crafted, providing an wonderful Continue reading Two Beautiful Heirloom Charts
Family Roots Publishing has bundled together a collection of popular quick guide covering the identification and dating of old photographs. Collectively these guides cover topics like: Daguerreotypes Ambrotypes Tintypes Carte de visite Cabinet cards Real picture postcards The five guides Continue reading Historical Photography Quick Guide Package
Earlier this month I reviewed the book Forensic Genealogy – Revised (click the title to read the review). This book was a replacement to the original Forensic Genealogy book. This new version if full of revisions to all the chapters. Continue reading The DNA Detective, A Supplement To The Original Edition Of Forensic Genealogy
Other than doing a Google search, how else can a researcher find if an African American newspaper was ever published in a particular area. According to Timothy N. Pinnick, author of Finding and Using American American Newspapers, Google won’t cut Continue reading Finding and Using African American Newspapers
What’s in the District of Columbia edition? Continuing our review for each of William Dollarhide’s name lists books, we detail the contents of District of Columbia Name Lists 1609-1992, with a selection of National Name Lists, 1600s – Present. Currently, Continue reading District of Columbia Name Lists 1600-1997, with a selection of National Name Lists, 1600s – Present
50 Family Tree Images is a CD collection of uniquely designed graphical family tree images. Each file is a different piece of art to which you can add your family’s pedigree and print. By adding family names to these artistic Continue reading 50 Family Tree Images
What’s in the Delaware edition? Continuing our review for each of William Dollarhide’s name lists books, we detail the contents of Delaware Name Lists 1609-1992, with a selection of National Name Lists, 1600s – Present. Currently, there are nine new Continue reading Delaware Name Lists 1609-1992, with a selection of National Name Lists, 1600s – Present
Crash Course in Family History, 4th edition, is the ultimate blend of utility and beauty. This colorfully-illustrated and artistically-designed book is as eye catching as it is useful. With this forth edition, author Paul Larsen has listened to what his Continue reading Crash Course In Family History – An Easy Step-by-Step Illustrated Guidebook And Comprehensive Resource Directory – 4th Edition
I have reviewed numerous books claiming a value to more than just Genealogists, but to others, like historians, scientist, computer users, and other cultural and professional cross centers. Out-of-Style: A Modern Perspective on How, Why, and When Vintage Fashions Evolved Continue reading Out-of-Style: A Modern Perspective on How, Why, and When Vintage Fashions Evolved
What’s in the Connecticut edition? Continuing our review for each of William Dollarhide’s name lists books, we detail the contents of Connecticut Name Lists 1600s-2001, with a selection of National Name Lists, 1600s – Present. Currently, there are nine new names lists Continue reading Connecticut Name Lists 1600s-2001, with a selection of National Name Lists, 1600s – Present
“Flip-Pal mobile scanner Quick Notes” is a 2-page (single sheet), laminated beginners guide for getting to know and using a Flip-Pal scanner. Side 1 covers features. There is a list of features along with a photo of a Flip-Pal with Continue reading Flip-Pal mobile scanner Quick Notes
Do you think you know what the Seven Years’ War was about? Do you really understand it influence on shaping the colonies as a precursor to the American Revolution? After reading The Crucible of War you may just change your Continue reading Crucible of War: The Seven Years’ War and the Fate of Empire in British North America, 1754-1766
Forensic Genealogy – Revised, was written to help genealogists dig deeper, examining sources with greater scrutiny to achieve greater success. Usually, when someone is said to be wearing the proverbial rose-colored glasses they are said to be viewing the world, Continue reading Forensic Genealogy – Revised
According to Leland Meitzler: “Name lists are key to success in any genealogical endeavor. Name lists, be they national, state, county, or even city or town in scope, can help nail down the precise place where one’s ancestor may have Continue reading Colorado Name Lists 1858-1998, with a selection of National Name Lists, 1600s – Present
State Boundaries of America: How, Why, and When American State Lines Where Formed offers far more information about state boundaries than I ever expected. Since I was a kid, I have loved looking at maps. On a U.S. map it’s Continue reading State Boundaries of America: How, Why, and When American State Lines Where Formed