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The Catholic Church has been keeping key vital records of religious ceremonies and events for hundreds of years. Baptisms, confirmations, marriages, and other events have been well documented and serve as key vital records in genealogical research. Local parishes keep Continue reading Diocese Research — Finding Your Family’s U.S. Catholic Records
Google is far more than a basic search engine. While it may have started as a basic engine, the additional tools Google provides for free makes Google an excellent, all-around research assistant. Google Alerts for up to the minute web Continue reading Learning Google Tools for Genealogists
If by Sea is less a question than probability. Your ancestors came to the Americas, or later the U.S., by land or by sea. While some did come by land, via Canada and Mexico, most came by sea. They Came Continue reading If by Sea
Finding Your Italian Ancestors: A Beginner’s Guide is an exceptional handbook to Italian research. This guide was written primarily for an American audience researching their Italian ancestry. The book is clear and easy to read; well organized and thoughtfully laid Continue reading Finding Your Italian Ancestors
At 388 pages, Kentucky Ancestry: A Guide to Genealogical and Historical Research is probably the most complete research guide you will find on Kentucky. The book cover in depth the holdings of Kentucky’s libraries, archives, court records, and University of Continue reading Finding Your Kentucky Ancestry
By an Act of Congress in 1907 and “In order to permanently to preserve the valuable but vanishing census records which still remain, relating to the first year of constitutional government, and in response to urgent requests from many patriotic Continue reading Examining U.S. Population Growth 1790–1900
Keeping to the New England theme we started with our review of Finding Your Mayflower Ancestors, we review another book this week for those seeking a connection to early New England. Researching Your Colonial New England Ancestors is made easier Continue reading Finding Your Colonial New England Ancestors
The Mayflower had 102 passengers. The first winter in the New World killed about half. So, you may ask, just how many descendants could there be. Estimates put it at around 35 million. That accounts for about 12% of the Continue reading Finding Your Mayflower Ancestors
You might ask how an Internet book could be British. Isn’t the Internet the same the world over? Isn’t that why they call it the World Wide Web? Well, yes and no. The fact is, there are websites managed all Continue reading A Couple of British Book Reviews – Part II: The Genealogist’s Internet
A decade ago Heritage Quest magazine was the premier periodical for the family historian. The magazine contained articles, methods and techniques useful to genealogist of all levels. Now you can get 14 years of The Genealogy Magazine Heritage Quest on Continue reading Heritage Quest Magazine on CD
This week we have a pair of great British books for review. The first book is a first edition The Growth of British Education and Its Records by Colin R. Chapman. The book is an historical description of education and Continue reading A Couple of British Book Reviews – Part I: The Growth of British Education and Its Records
Last week we reviewed Root for Kids, a great genealogy primer for youth. This week we have another primer, for adults. Give Your Family a Gift That Money Can’t Buy: Record & Preserve Your Family’s History by Jeffrey A. Bockman Continue reading A Gift That Money Can’t Buy
I often hear discussed the need to get children involved in family history. We all know children are the future. Getting children involved in family history at an early age can help ensure someone in the family will be around Continue reading Genealogy Primer for Kids
There are so many great ways to title a book. Creative editors and authors generate some catchy titles. However, when it comes to reference books and indexes, I like a title to tell me exactly what is in the book. Continue reading Naturalization Records for Indiana County Courts
Whether you are already the family photographer or simply aspire to be, Capturing Memories: Your Family Story in Photographs was written to help you improve your technique and make correct equipment buying decisions. Photo expert Maureen Taylor walks the reader Continue reading Capturing Memories