Are you looking for some excellent genealogy projects to keep you busy and building your family tree in October? Here are six of them you definitely must do.
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Understanding South African Surnames: A Guide to Cultural and Ethnic Origins
What’s in a name? Well, in South Africa, quite a lot! Surnames carry the stories of ancestors, cultures, and the complex history that shaped this incredible country. Whether your last name is Van der...
Tracing Ancestry Through South African Church and Civil Records
Church and civil records are foundational resources for tracing ancestry in South Africa. Before formal civil registration was introduced, church records were the primary means of documenting life...
Introduction to South African Genealogy
South Africa has an extraordinary history and a complex blend of cultures, rewarding and challenging genealogical research here. Whether your ancestors were part of the indigenous communities...
Civil War Dog Tags: A Soldier’s Final Act of Identity
The American Civil War saw immense loss, with over 620,000 soldiers dying from battle, disease, or imprisonment. Amid this devastation, one truth became clear: many soldiers were dying without...
Woodrow Wilson: The Visionary Idealist
Thomas Woodrow Wilson was born in Staunton, Virginia, on December 28, 1856. He was the third of four children born to Joseph Ruggles Wilson, a Presbyterian minister, and Janet Woodrow Wilson. The...
William Howard Taft: The Judicial President
William Howard Taft was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 15, 1857, to Alphonso Taft and Louise Torrey Taft. His father, Alphonso Taft, was a prominent lawyer, politician, and public servant who...
The Family Tree German Genealogy Guide: How to Trace Your Germanic Ancestry in Europe (GIVEAWAY ENDED)
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Theodore Roosevelt: The Energetic Reformer
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was born in New York City on October 27, 1858, to Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt. The Roosevelt family was wealthy and influential, with a public service...
Connecting with Living Relatives in India
Tracing your roots is not just about uncovering the stories of ancestors long gone—it’s also about connecting with living relatives. In India, where extended family ties are often strong, finding...