If you want to get your kids or grandkids interested in genealogy, a great way to do it is to come up with fun genealogy activities for them. Doing genealogy in a fun way when they are young can...
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Early Career: Walt Disney an American Icon
Walt Disney is one of the world’s best known and best loved animators. Before he became famous for his work, he was a struggling young artist who discovered animation and became interested in it...
Must-Have Genealogy Books for Your Personal Library #3
Here is a must-have book for your personal genealogical library. Put it on your bookshelf today. You will be glad you did. If you want your genealogy work to be easy, and to put yourself on the path...
Must-Have Genealogy Books for Your Personal Library #2
“The Everything Guide to Online Genealogy,” by Kimberly Powell, is another must-have genealogy book for your personal library. This book helps you navigate the seemingly infinite world of the...
Must-Have Genealogy Books for Your Personal Library #1
There are certain genealogy books every beginning or veteran genealogist should have on their personal library bookshelf. The first one is “Genealogy Standards.” This tells you a little bit about the...
William Paca: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
William Paca was a signer of the Declaration of Independence who was from Maryland. He came from a wealthy family, and began his political career early, pretty soon after starting his own legal...
Old Newspaper Records: A Closer Look at Family History Research #4
One of the best sources of intimate genealogical information is old newspaper records. These records are much more accessible than they used to be, thanks to the Internet. Both beginning and...
His Childhood: Walt Disney an American Icon
While looking through my collection of Walt Disney postcards, I was inspired to talk about this household name in American culture and entertainment. While he is an American icon, he is known and...
US Census Records: A Closer Look at Family History Research #3
The US Federal Census collection is an excellent genealogical research for beginning and experienced genealogists. Most people doing research on their family tree use it quite often. This is because...
Vital Records: A Closer Look at Family History Research #2
The next logical place for you to continue your beginning family history research is with vital records. These are typically birth, death, and marriage records. These are super important records to...