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So many of the books we come across focus on tracing one’s ancestry to Europe. And why not? For hundreds of years Europeans represented the majority of immigrants into North America. Ellis Island alone saw 12 million enter this country Continue reading Mexican-American Genealogical Research
The start of the new year gives me a chance to sit back and reflect on all the books, magazines, and CDs (including eBooks and captured webinars) I have reviewed over the past year. Covering anywhere from four to eight Continue reading Looking Back – Full Steam Ahead
The West Indies, or Caribbean Islands, were colonized primarily by the British, Dutch, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and African (comprised of people from many different countries and cultures as represented predominately by slaves). Other ethnic groups common to the area include Continue reading Tracing Your Caribbean Ancestors
The 5th Edition of The Genealogist’s Internet is available. Like any Internet book, a regular update is necessary just to stay accurate. As over three years have passed since the previous version, a new version was needed. However, this new Continue reading The NEW 5th Edition of The Genealogist’s Internet
“In 1676, shortly after the English seized the territory from the Dutch, New Jersey was divided into the colonies of East and West Jersey. Under the Duke of York–the original proprietor–East Jersey was settled predominantly by small landowners and entrepreneurs, Continue reading The Burlington Court Book of West New Jersey 1680-1709
The Official Unofficial Guide to Using Legacy Family Tree could have been named A Great Official Guide to Using Legacy Family Tree, Even Though it Was Never Meant to be a Book. The guide is actually the result of six Continue reading The Official Unofficial Guide to Using Legacy Family Tree
While Irish research, and by extension Irish research books, are always at the popularity list, British and Scottish books and research are also highly popular. Below are just a few of the books to be found at Family Root Publishing Continue reading Irish Books are Popular, but British and Scottish Research Book Have Their Place Too
The American Civil War was 1861-1865, making this the middle of the 150th anniversary. Family Roots Publishing has a large collection of Civil War related books. Some books are histories, some relate to records and research, but all are pertinent Continue reading Civil War Books
Some of the best books I reviewed this year were U.S. atlases and gazetteers. I think my favorites were part of the “An Atlas of” series, including: An Atlas of Northern Trails Westward From New England An Atlas of Appalachian Continue reading U.S. Maps, Atlases, & Gazetteers
German maps are incredibly popular and extremely important to German research. During the middle ages and on up to the First World War a modest portion of western-central Europe was a land of ever changing boundaries. In the heart of Continue reading The Ever Popular German Map Guides, and Atlantic Bridge Books
Still looking for the perfect gift for your favorite genealogists, or perhaps a little something for your own genealogy library, then here is a book for you: When it comes to your ancestor’s photographs, has the fat lady sung her Continue reading Photo Analysis for the Genealogist
Looking back at this past year, like many other years, two groups stand out in popularity amongst genealogists, identified in large part by book sales, Germans and the Irish. Naturally, the large portion of the U.S. population descended from these Continue reading German Books in Review
An excellent Genealogist uses every tool at their disposal in order to uncover the truth of their ancestors. Today, that may mean using tools which were not available just a few years ago; including, social media. This can be scary Continue reading The Social Media Guide for Ancestral Research
From scanner or camera, digital images, namely photographs, have become a part of everyday life. Even older photographs, on paper or film, are commonly converted to digital format. Documents, letters, notes, books, and just about anything else on paper can Continue reading Digital Imaging Essentials: Techniques and Tips for Genealogists and Family Historians
More than once, I have heard Leland, editor extraordinaire of the GenealogBlog, comment over the book Paper Trees. He always thought this collection of hand drawn genealogy charts was unique and great for the individual with the artistic talent to Continue reading Paper Trees, Legible and in Color!