Category - Family History

The Places Your Ancestors Lived and Loved

Exploring the homes where our ancestors lived can be a fascinating journey through time. These houses are more than just structures; they are the backdrops of countless family stories, traditions...

The Art and History of Bedmaking

Learn about the fascinating art and history of bedmaking from our ancestors. Discover why chicken feathers & wooden slats were popular materials for bed construction and how a 'straw tick'...

The Amazing Story of Horace Greasley

In WWII, one young soldier named Horace Greasley braved a barrage of Nazi soldiers most every night to break out of his prisoner of war camp to meet up with the woman he loved. Each night, he would...

Are We All Royalty? Mathematics Seems to Prove It

Are you descended from royalty? Most genealogists would love to discover this. It is something that sounds prestigious and gives you bragging rights in genealogical circles. The thing is, mathematics...

Genealogy and the Mormon Church

Family, history, heritage, roots, and ancestry are topics important to those of us who have delved into genealogical research. We want to know to whom we're related, along with the traditions and...

Tartans: The Key to Clans

Click here to learn about the history of tartans and identify clans from around the world; the tartans are unique to their clans and organizations.

Creating New Genealogists: The Secret

As genealogists, we want our children and grandchildren to be as interested in it as we are, so they will preserve, protect, and continue the work we’ve done. But, how do we instill this interest in...

How Did They End Up There?

Have you ever considered why your ancestors lived where they did? People have been moving throughout human history, but there has usually been a reason. Learning the reason will reveal a lot of new...