Do you have birth records of your ancestors? If you've been doing genealogy even a short time, you likely do. Here's how to use them to enhance your genealogy.
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Understanding the Availability of Genealogy Records | Genealogy Clips #3
You are going to find more records for your own generation, and the two or three just before you, than anything farther back in time. There are a few reasons for this. At first, it will be because...
American Folklore: Montana
Montana has a long history of human habitation. It was Native American territory for thousands of years, and thanks to its remote location, Europeans made contact with the Natives there only...
Free Genealogy Resources to Bring Your Ancestors to Life
Do you need some excellent free sources of online genealogy records? Here are three websites that are totally free and extremely useful for any genealogist.
Be Selective in Your Genealogy Research | GC-002
Your family tree has hundreds of lines. As you go back in time beyond three or four centuries, it turns into thousands. This is because the number of your ancestors doubles with each generation going...
American Folklore: Missouri
Missouri has a long history of human habitation. It also has deep woods and mysterious rolling hills where just about anything can hide. Naturally, it has collected some unique folklore of its own...
Why It’s Important to Preserve Ancient Family Traditions
Every society and family in history has practiced its own traditions. Here's why it's important to record these traditions in your family history.
3 Genealogy Societies Every Serious Genealogist Should Join
Every genealogist needs to belong to some genealogical organizations, to stay on the cutting edge of research. Here are the three all genealogists should join.
American Folklore: Mississippi
Mississippi has some interesting folklore. From mermaid worshipping Native Americans to witches and ghosts of all kinds, the folklore ranges from creepy to touching, and from weird to sad. Here are...
Family History Questions You May Not Have Thought to Ask
Are you getting ready to do family history interviews with your older relatives? Don't forget to ask these important questions.