Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Jr and II after someone’s name? It seems like it would mean the same thing, but these suffixes are actually quite different. Here is what you...
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How to Stay Motivated With Your Genealogy Research
It is not uncommon to get Genealogy burn out every now and then when you are doing a lot of research. Fortunately, staying motivated, or getting re-motivated, is easy. Here are some common sense tips...
Improving Your Family Tree by Understanding Genealogical Relationship Terms
Are you familiar with the most common genealogy terms regarding family relationships? Some are used in everyday life, while others are only used in genealogy research. Knowing the meaning of these...
How to Be the Best Family Archivist in Five Easy Steps
Are you the keeper of your family heirlooms? This makes you an archivist, whether you became one by choice or by default. You naturally want to keep those artifacts in excellent condition to be...
MisIndexing — A Common Brick Wall and How to Get Around It
Have you ever searched a record collection or book, looking for a family or ancestor you know should be there, and come up emptyhanded? It could be because of misindexing. Here is how misindexing...
The Top Things that Make Genealogy a Fun, Fascinating Hobby
There are plenty of reasons for getting involved in doing genealogy. However, did you also know that it is a fun, fascinating hobby in and of itself? Here are some of the best reasons for getting...