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What Did They Mean By That? A Dictionary of Historical and Genealogical Terms Old and New has long been the most popular historical dictionary carried by Family Roots Publishing. This book provides an understanding, in modern terms, for words used Continue reading More What Did They Mean By That? A Dictionary of Historical and Genealogical Terms Old and New
Flyleaf Press released Tracing Your Clare Ancestors, by Brian Smith and Gerry Kennedy in 2013. “Clare is the northern-most county in the province of Munster and famous for its music and scenery, including the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren. Continue reading Tracing Your Clare Ancestors
Beginning in 1987, the National Genealogical Society began publishing a series of state guides in the organization’s magazine, the Quarterly. These guides were later issued as special publications. The latest version of the series contains revised guides, plus additional states Continue reading NGS Research in the States Series: West Virginia
Beginning in 1987, the National Genealogical Society began publishing a series of state guides in the organization’s magazine, the Quarterly. These guides were later issued as special publications. The latest version of the series contains revised guides, plus additional states Continue reading NGS Research in the States Series: Missouri
Italians, like so many other Europeans, emigrated in droves to the United State. The main reason for emigrating was economical. In fact, very few Italians came to the New World during the colonial period. Italians didn’t come in any large Continue reading Finding Italian Roots
Beginning in 1987, the National Genealogical Society began publishing a series of state guides in the organization’s magazine, the Quarterly. These guides were later issues as special publications. The latest version of the series contains revised guides, plus additional states Continue reading NGS Research in the States Series: Tennessee
Whether the final stop or just a temporary host to wagon trains of passing pioneers, Nebraska was another stepping stone in the United States’ ever westward expansion. Nebraska become a state in 1867. Like other states, Nebraska has a long Continue reading Genealogical Research in Nebraska
To this day, Willard Heiss, is considered one of the all time greatest genealogists. His 2009 election to the National Genealogical Society’s Hall of Fame, 21 years after his death, attests to his lasting memory and contributions to the field. Continue reading Working in the Vineyard of Genealogy
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
What demonstrates our cultural and ethnic heritage during the holidays more than food? It is not that what we are what we eat, but rather we eat what we do because of who we are. So much of our selection Continue reading A Great Gift Idea, Even for the Non-Genealogist in the Family
Elizabeth Shown Mills is considered one of the most knowledgeable, if not the top expert, on research citation and verification. Her books, Evidence!: Citation & Analysis for the Family Historian and Evidence Explained and Evidence Explained: Citing History Sources from Continue reading Elizabeth Shown Mills’ Works and Citing Online African-American Historical Resources
Whatever holiday you celebrate this time of year –Hanukkah, Christmas, or other– the gift of humor is always appreciated. So for those looking to give a little lift to a favorite genealogist in their life, then let me recommend two Continue reading Give the Gift of Laughter to Your Favorite Genealogist
Beginning 12 February 1733, more than one hundred years after Plymouth, Savannah became the thirteenth British colony. For the first 19 years, the colony was the under the rule of a board of trustees which sent many Protestant debtors there Continue reading Georgia Research: A Handbook for Genealogists, Historians, Archivists, Lawyers, Librarians, and Other Researchers; Second Edition
Like the other county books in this series, Tracing Your Westmeath Ancestors, by Gretta Connell, describes the records available for County Westmeath. Descriptions include the location of these resources, how they can be accessed, and how they can be used in Continue reading Tracing Your Westmeath Ancestors
To those with Irish ancestry, there is another addition to the Tracing Your Ancestors series, that is Tracing Your Sligo Ancestors, by James G. Ryan. Sligo is a “maritime” county with the Atlantic to its west/northwest, and sits nestled between Continue reading Tracing Your Sligo Ancestors