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Computers and the Internet are an intrinsic part of Genealogy in this modern world of research. Both experienced researchers and genealogy newbies alike can always learn something new about their computers and the Internet. Beginner lessons on technology can help Continue reading The Complete Beginner’s Guide to Genealogy, the Internet, and Your Genealogy Computer Program
From the earliest colonial days on through the early 1900s, millions of Europeans migrated to America. Some migrations are famous for their size, such as the Irish during the famine, and Germans fleeing war and economic strife during the mid Continue reading Destination Canada: A Genealogical Guide to Immigration Records
My friend, Geoff Rasmussen, has been working on a new book for those of us who wish to use digital images. The book is finally finished and going to press. The book details (using both text and graphics) how to Continue reading Great New Book! Digital Imaging Essentials: Techniques and Tips for Genealogists and Family Historians
The following excerpt is from the October 31, 2012 edition of DurhamRegion.com: WHITBY [Ontario]: Researchers, students, genealogists and members of the public now have access to historical Whitby newspapers through an online database offered by the Whitby Public Library. Complete Continue reading Historic Whitby, Ontario Newspapers Digitized and Posted Online (from 1857)
Maureen MacDonald is our “star” for this peek. I’ve known Maureen for years and years and you have, too, for she’s come on all the Christmas Tours for years and years. This year she will be helping Bill and Leland Continue reading Salt Lake Christmas Tour………. Another Week’s Peek
As most of you folks know, I’m not getting any younger. I’ve been doing genealogy for close to 40 years, and other than passing on a few GEDCOM files and sharing documents and pictures when requested, I’ve really not shared Continue reading Making Personalized Christmas Gifts With the Flip-Pal, Creativity Suite 3 & Over $50 Worth of FREE Books
The following article was written by my good friend, William Dollarhide. Enjoy… Dollarhide’s Genealogy Rule No. 9: An 1850 census record showing all twelve children in a family proves only that your ancestors did not have access to birth control. Continue reading Early U.S. Census Losses
Each family history is different, as are the stories of each ancestor. The research trail is equally unique for each family history. In Family Treasures: 15 Lessons, Tips, and Tricks for Discovering Your Family History, Barry J. Ewell shares his Continue reading Family Treasures: 15 Lessons, Tips, and Tricks for Discovering Your Family History
Thomas MacEntee has made his hobby his occupation – and with a lot of hard work, it’s paying off. The following excerpt is from an article in the October 29, 2012 edition of Forbes. How would you like to turn Continue reading Thomas MacEntee on Turning Your Genealogy Hobby into a Living
The following exceprt is from an article posted in the Provo Daily Herald. PROVO — Just days after Ancestry.com Inc. announced it planned to sell to Permira Advisers LLP, a London-based private equity firm, shareholders are suing the world’s largest Continue reading Shareholders Sue Ancestry.com
During the 1990s, while lecturing around the country, Patty and I got to know Tony Matthews, who we would run onto at various genealogy conferences. Tony is an extremely talented artist. At the time he was producing some fantastic genealogy Continue reading Paper Trees: Genealogical Clip-Art – 92 Pedigree Charts That Make Unique Personalized Gifts
If you have ancestors who lived and or died in Massachusetts then you will likely appreciate David Allen Lambert’s book, A Guide to Massachusetts Cemeteries. This book is a straightforward directory to cemeteries, old and new, as well as burial Continue reading A Guide to Massachusetts Cemeteries
There are plenty of historical biographies of Pocahontas, a.k.a. Matoaka. However, there is only one that stands as the best guide to her descendants: Pocahontas and Her Descendents by Wyndham Robertson. This short volume contains the “Tree of Pocahontas and Continue reading Pocahontas and Her Descendants
Our collective heart goes out to all those affected by Hurricane Sandy and her sidekick the “Frankenstorm.” Many of our dearest friends live in this area; many of the libraries and archives we hold dear are located in this area. Continue reading Salt Lake Christmas Tour……… Week’s Peek
The Family Roots Publishing Co. / Couragent, Inc. free Flip-Pal contest was a real winner! And the winner of the Flip-Pal mobile scanner was Rebecca M Trujillo Batty, of Lehi, Utah. We had many entries, and it was hard to Continue reading We’ve Got a Winner!… of a Flip-Pal mobile scanner With Creativity Suite 3