Oral histories are an important genealogical tool. You can learn so much from them. Even more importantly, they give you an entirely unique perspective on history and life in general from one unique...
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The Loss of Millions of Military Records
The National Personnel Records Center suffered a fire in 1973 that destroyed millions of military service records from 1916 to 1964. Here's what happened.
A Closer Look at Oral Histories #1
Oral histories are a valuable genealogical resource. They give a unique perspective that only one person on the face of the earth could ever give, which is that of the person giving the history. They...
A Closer Look at Genealogy Organizing Tips #2
Making sure your genealogy is properly organized is important to keeping everything clear and in order, so you can put your family tree together accurately and keep important documents and family...
What is an Acceptable Reasonable Conclusion in Genealogy?
Do you want to prove a relationship in genealogy, but lack direct evidence? You can still come up with an acceptable reasonable conclusion. Here's how.
The Creation and History of the YMCA
It is the name of a popular song by The Village People, but the YMCA is far more than that. It is a group that goes back more than one and a half centuries. It was created to provide wholesome...
A Closer Look at Passenger Lists #1
Passenger records are an excellent source of genealogical information. People have been exploring the world by sea for thousands of years, and often used sea routes to settle in the new places they...
The Long Winter of 1880-1881: When the West Froze
The West froze during the winter of 1880-1881. Here's the story.
How To Solve The Biggest Problems In Your Genealogy Research
Do you have any particularly difficult genealogy problems and aren't sure how to go about solving them? Here are some tips to get you over that brick wall.
3 Online Genealogy Classes You Can Take to Improve Your Skills
Are you looking to improve your genealogy research skills? Consider these three top online genealogy courses.