When an ancestor dies, most genealogists know the usual records to search. There’s the death certificate, obituary, cemetery record, gravestone, probate file, and perhaps a church burial record. But...
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American Folklore in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is one of the original thirteen British colonies in North America. It has been home to Native Americans, Quakers, the Amish, Mennonites, and Dutch, Swedish, and English settlers. Its...
American Folklore in South Carolina
South Carolina is one of the original thirteen British colonies in North America. It was explored by the Spanish and French in the 1500’s, settled by the British in the 1600s, and was home to Native...
10 “Must-Do” Genealogy Projects for August
Are you in search of distinctive genealogy projects to work on during August? Look no further, as we have compiled a list of ten projects that you can do with or without children. Engaging in each...
Genealogy Helps, Vol. 13 (Free eBook)
Download Genealogy Helps, Vol. 13, a free eBook with 30 articles about surnames, family history research, traditions, historical records, and more.
American Folklore in Rhode Island
Rhode Island was an original British colony in North America, and the last colony to ratify the new US Constitution, making it the thirteenth official state. It may be the smallest state in size, but...
Does the Same Last Name Mean You Are Related? | Genealogy MythBusters
Finding someone with your family’s last name can be exciting. Maybe the name appears in an old census, a cemetery record, an online family tree, or even a DNA match list. The spelling is exactly...
American Folklore in Tennessee
Tennessee has had a long history of human habitation, going back at least 12,000 years. Most of that history is unknown, lost to the mists of time. However, plenty of its more recent history has been...
11 Genealogy Research Tips to Use at Your Next Family Reunion
Your family reunion should be about communion with family as well as family history. Here are 11 ways to incorporate genealogy research into your reunion.
American Folklore in Utah
Utah came to the attention of European explorers late in the exploration game in North America. No European was interested in settling there until the 1800s because of its desert climate, though it...