There are many free genealogy sites available on the web. Here is a handy reference of 10 of the largest and most useful free family history resources.
Family interview questions and tips. Oral history can be a useful genealogy resource. Here are some sample questions to ask a relative
Hindsight is always 20/20, don’t you think? It’s pretty easy to take a long look back and see the error of our ways. If we had that extraordinary vision, we might save ourselves countless hours of aimless research. Having worked on my own family tree or maybe “tangle of roots,” for over thirty years now, I have come to realize that my missteps may indeed be beneficial to others. In other words, “do as I say, not as I do.” Hindsight is always 20/20, don’t you think? It’s pretty easy to take a long look back and see the error of our ways. If we had that extraordinary vision, we might save ourselves countless hours of aimless research. Having worked on my own family tree or maybe “tangle of roots,” for over thirty years now, I have come to realize that my missteps may indeed be beneficial to others. In other words, “do as I say, not as I do.”
If you have been working on your family history for years and have never gone back over all of the documents you have accumulated, you are probably stalling your research progress. But, it’s never too late to blow off all the dust, open that squeaky file cabinet drawer and make sure you are getting all you can out of your records.
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega discusses a valuable resource for genealogists: family history books & where to find them. Write your ancestry book!
Knowing who you and where you come from is so important! Find out what you can learn about yourself and your DNA through this 23andMe review.
If you're not sure what a family group sheet is, or you've never gotten around to using one in your genealogy research, you're not alone. While the concept of a family group sheet is about as basic as it gets, not every family historian out there has had the chance to embrace this clever method of research and organization. If you're not sure what a family group sheet is, or you've never gotten around to using one in your genealogy research, you're not alone. This guide will help you discover what a FGS is, how to find or make one, and how they can help with your genealogy research.
Have you ever heard of foot shape genealogy? It is a concept out of the 19th century that still has some adherents today. It is based on the belief that the shape of your foot can tell you one of five ancient ethnic groups to which your ancestors belonged. Here is what you need to know about it.
British Royal Family Tree during Jane Austin's Life (click on picture to enlarge) The Ancestry of King Charles II of Spain (click on pict...
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How to research poor ancestors in Britain. This post looks at the British genealogy resources available to find your poor roots.
The first in-depth genetic scan of the British Isles shows their violent history of invasion after invasion lives on in the people.
Researching your Family History and don't want to spend a fortune but also want to use trusted resources? Then our review of the best Free Genealogy sites will certainly help!
Play one of these great family history games this Easter!
Wordless Monday … – Stanczyk thought a brief foray into the Heraldic Family Tree of Spain make for a timely blog given King Juan Carlos abdicating in favor of Crown Prince Felipe. So …
Family History Ideas for Children and Teens A collection of over 270 articles and blog posts with ideas for teaching, doing, and sharing family history with children and teens. To contribute more i…
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Where to find free genealogy books online looks at where you can find free genealogy books and gives some examples of what you can find.
The following post provides a reasonably completelisting of Polish (meaning in Poland) Genealogical Societies and Groups. As I get and add new sites, this list will be ‘automagically’ u…
Have you ever heard of foot shape genealogy? It is a concept out of the 19th century that still has some adherents today. It is based on the belief that the shape of your foot can tell you one of five ancient ethnic groups to which your ancestors belonged. Here is what you need to know about it.
As many of you may already know, the region of the world sometimes referred to as Prussia was both large and diverse, incorporating lands far beyond East & West Prussia. My wife’s family …
Documents and registers are going online at a snapping pace, so much so that we must revise our post of last November on Huguenot records in the archives. There are now quite a number of Departmental Archives which have, in...
How to find your Isle of Man ancestors. This post looks at the genealogy research resources you need to find your Manx roots.
Have you ever wished you could cross reference your genealogical findings? Find all the census records in a certain county for a family? Look at all of the mentions of a surname in a city? With Eve…
Whether you're just beginning genealogy research or you need some fresh insight to keep going, these 10 tips will kickstart the hunt for your ancestors!
How to find free Irish vital records shows how the family historian can find and download free historic birth, marriage and death civil registration records for both the North and South of the island of Ireland.
Last Tuesday, that was August 21, 2012, we had Relief Society Activity focused on Family History. Unfortunately, only four sisters came inc...
It can be relatively straightforward to trace your family tree back to 1837, when public records such as birth, marriage and death certificates and Census Returns (1841) became available, but it can be more difficult to trace further back because of the availability of the records. Most people can trace some of their lineage back
An Amazing Free British Genealogy Resource: The Gazette. This post looks at the often overlooked family history resource covering 350 years.
10 genealogy research tips I wish I'd known at the start looks at mistakes made and how to avoid them when starting your family tree.
Free online historical newspapers. A round up of links to free newspapers to help you with your genealogy research.
Make Instant Discoveries About Your Ancestors Here It’s an often overlooked fact that a vast amount of FamilySearch’s collections can not be found via the search on their site. Millions of free family history records are waiting to be discovered but have not yet been indexed and are, therefore, somewhat hard to find. These records are invaluable tools … Millions of Free Records on FamilySearch Can Not Be Found via Search: Here’s How to Access Them Read More »
These translations of common German genealogy terms can be a big help when researching your ancestors.
An Amazing Free British Genealogy Resource: The Gazette. This post looks at the often overlooked family history resource covering 350 years.
A Great alternative website for British ancestry. This post looks at the genealogy subscription site The Genealogist and its unique records
An Amazing Free British Genealogy Resource: The Gazette. This post looks at the often overlooked family history resource covering 350 years.
Bespoke Genealogy is about British and Irish genealogy history and travel. We help people find their roots and plan their vacations in the United Kingdom and Ireland. There are tips and tricks, advice and resources.
