If there’s any takeaway from our current global situation, it’s that one of the most important things in this world is FAMILY. We may be cut off from a lot of things while social distancing, but our families at home are a bigger part of our daily lives than ever.
Did you inherit the family treasures? These five tips will help you be your own family archivist and preserve your family heirlooms.
Keeping a family genealogic record of some kind is as much the duty of the intelligent head of a family as providing food, shelter and schooling.
If you want to find out more about your family, download the life history questions and make time to interview your family members. Learn some fun facts.
The top 25 Irish genealogy online record collections. These are the largest online collections for Irish genealogy research.
It is wonderful to uncover the facts of an ancestor's life, but putting a face to a name is the most amazing discovery of all. Find out where to look for ancestor photos.
Play one of these great family history games this Easter!
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An Amazing Free British Genealogy Resource: The Gazette. This post looks at the often overlooked family history resource covering 350 years.
15 useful and free Scottish genealogy resources for researchers tracing their roots in Scotland. Some of these resources may be new to the genealogist.
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Are you wanting to bring the beauty of your family heirlooms into your home decor but uncertain about where to begin? Do you want to create a space that not only reflects your personal style but also honors your heritage? Look no further! Welcome to our captivating series, The Heritage Home. Here we're bringing you
1954 - Three Li'l Girls just enjoying being together. My sister, Patty, my cousin, Linda and me having a girl's afternoon . Page kit used is Lauren Bavin's, Deep Destiny Value Collection, which can be found at Digital Scrapbook Place.
The Best Welsh Genealogy Resources looks at the top websites for Welsh genealogy research including a free newspaper site
Is your family history story boring? Learn a simple writing tip that creates an engaging genealogy book.
Ready to convert your genealogy research into an engaging and shareable Family History keepsake? Snag your FREE copy of the Heritage BookDesign Roadmap! Stuck before…
How to do family history takes you through the stages for successful genealogy research using links to the best articles on the web.
That's me in front of my grandparents' former house in Liberec, Czech Republic, August 2002 I'm happy to share that I'm featured on this week's edition of the Genealogy Gems Premium Podcast. It was a
Explore Your German Ancestry! Follow your family tree back to its roots in Bavaria, Baden, Prussia, Hesse, Saxony, Wurttemburg and beyond. This in-depth genealogy guide will walk you step by step through the exciting journey of researching your German heritage, whether your ancestors came from lands now in modern-day Germany or other German-speaking areas of Europe, including Austria, Switzerland, and enclaves across Eastern Europe. In this book, you'll learn how to: • Retrace your German immigrant ancestors' voyage from Europe to America. • Pinpoint the precise place in Europe your ancestors came from. • Uncover birth, marriage, death, church, census, court, military, and other records documenting your ancestors' lives. • Access German records of your family from your own hometown. • Decipher German-language records, including unfamiliar German script. • Understand German names and naming patterns that offer research clues. You'll also find maps, timelines, sample records and resource lists throughout the book for quick and easy reference. Whether you're just beginning your family tree or a longtime genealogy researcher, the Family Tree German Genealogy Guide will help you conquer the unique challenges of German research and uncover your ancestors' stories. Product DetailsISBN-13: 9781440330650 Media Type: Paperback Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group Publication Date: 03-14-2014 Pages: 240 Product Dimensions: 6.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.70(d)Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction 4 Part 1 Thinking Your Family Tree to German-Speaking Nations Chapter 1 Your German-Speaking Heritage 6 Chapter 2 Identifying the German-Speaking Immigrant 28 Chapter 3 Pinpointing the Place of Origin 46 Chapter 4 The History of Germanic Lands 59 Part 2 Getting to Know the Old Country Chapter 5 Understanding Germany's Geography 79 Chapter 6 Language, Surnames, Given Names 93 Part 3 Tracing Your Family in German-Speaking Nations Chapter 7 Civil Registration in Germany 104 Chapter 8 German Church Records 114 Chapter 9 German Census and Court Records 133 Chapter 10 German Military Records 139 Chapter 11 Printed Records 146 Chapter 12 German-Speaking Peoples Outside of Germany 152 Part 4 Advanced Sources and Strategies Chapter 13 Putting It All Together 161 Chapter 14 What to Do When You Get Stuck 172 Appendices Understanding German Script 177 Sample Letters to Request Records 183 Civil Record Archives in Europe 188 Church Archives in Germany 192 U.S. Genealogy Archives and Libraries 197 Societies: German, Genealogical, & Historical 200 Publications and Websites 209 Index 223 Show More
Look over the six reasons you should work on your family tree.
Involving your preschooler in family history work can be fun, simple, and very rewarding! Here are three simple ways to involve your preschooler in family history!
10 Great Scottish genealogy research books looks at the top books to help your trace your roots in this country. Scotland probably has the most genealogical records of anywhere in the world and these books help you get the most out of these rich resources.
An Amazing Free British Genealogy Resource: The Gazette. This post looks at the often overlooked family history resource covering 350 years.
Friends often ask me if it is possible to prove an illegitimate ancestor's parents. The answer: Sometimes.
Don’t hide your family history! Show it off with these inspiring projects and gift ideas using your family photos and heirlooms.
Here are some ideas of places to search for family photos.
Fashions people wear are indicators of their times, which can be invaluable to your genealogy research! Here are sites that can help you put your aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents on the right branches of your family tree.
The top 10 free British genealogy sites that are essential for researching your British ancestors. Includes some much overlooked ones.
The Free BMD Index and British GRO Guide. How to find and use the free BMD indexes as well as ordering records directlt from the GRO
From basic vital statistics to your ancestors' occupations - have you gathered these 10 important facts for every individual in your family tree?
Succession to the crown is dictated, first and foremost, by birth order on the royal family tree—although that wasn't always the case
The House of Windsor Family Tree – beginning with George V and Mary of Teck, all the way to Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Photo Courtesy BritRoyals.com:
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How to find London genealogy resources looks at some of the essential resources available online for people with ancestors from the London area. London was the largest city in the World until the early 20th century, so was a magnet for people looking for work.
An Amazing Free British Genealogy Resource: The Gazette. This post looks at the often overlooked family history resource covering 350 years.
20 Totally Free UK Genealogy Sites are lesser known completely free websites that can help you with your British genealogy research.
Family tree facts you need for every ancestor. The genealogy research records that you need to find for all of your direct ancestors.
Today I’d like to introduce you to my second cousin, Teresa L. Thyden. Although our grandfathers were brothers, we had never met, corresponded, or even known about each other’s existenc…
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