Topographical maps and fire insurance maps are wonderful tools for researching the lives of your ancestors. Together, these two types of maps can give you a terrific picture of the world in which...
Latest Articles
Pitfalls You May Encounter in Middle Name Research
Middle names are important genealogical research tools. They can tell you about the political beliefs, personal values, friendships, business connections, and even earlier generations of the family...
A Closer Look at Reading Maps #1
Maps have been around since antiquity. As time and technology have gone on, they have become more accurate and useful to genealogists. Yes, maps are an important part of all genealogy work. If you...
Must-Have Genealogy Books for Your Personal Library #8
This is the book you need to assist you in getting around your first genealogy brick wall, and in acquiring the skills to get past others you will almost certainly encounter on your genealogical...
Five Census Record Questions That Are Frequently Asked
The U.S. Federal Census is one of the best known tools for researching your family history. Whether you are a novice or a veteran of using the census, there is always more to learn about this...
Must-Have Genealogy Books for Your Personal Library #7
Using real-world examples, samples, and templates, this book guides you to heights of skill and success with your genealogy that you might not have even known were possible. Even if you’re a...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Genealogy Research
Whether you are new to genealogy or a veteran, your work can only benefit from a refresher in these basic genealogy do’s and don’ts. Here are the things you need to know to make your work shine.
A Closer Look at Land Records #4
Land records are important genealogical documents that can give you a lot of personal details on an ancestor or family line that you might not find anywhere else. Wills, estate inventories, probate...
Must-Have Genealogy Books for Your Personal Library #5
This book is a wonderful one for becoming a more confident, independent genealogist. It is like having your own personal genealogy instructor with you, guiding you every step of the way until you are...
Search the 1921 Census of England & Wales
The 1921 Census of England and Wales is a population census taken in June 1921 and paints a picture of the population nearly 100 years ago.