May 19
You might be checking eBay listings for any photos available relating to your family lineage. If you locate some you have scored a major hit. However, how about also searching on eBay for photos of the family hometown – any time frame. Many people did keep photo albums of either postcards or photos they took or purchased of their hometo...
May 17
The third Saturday in May is marked as 'Armed Forces Day. For 2019 it is on May 18th. This is simply a day to salute all of the men and women in all branches of the military, who protect you and our country. They can be called upon at a moment's notice to perform a risky and perilous mission for freedom and country. They train diligently...
May 16
MyHeritage posted an update regarding the processing times for MyHeritage DNA Tests. The problem began in the beginning of March of 2019, when MyHeritage upgraded to a new and more advanced DNA chip. Until recently, MyHeritage DNA tests were processed using Illumnia's Omni chip. To provide MyHeritage customers with a more robust and powerfu...
May 15
Having your family photos digitized is more relevant than ever due to the hurricanes and natural disasters that might strike anyone – anytime. If pictures are scanned and uploaded to the cloud, placed on a disc, flash drive or external drive and placed in a safe location you can save those photos for decades. Remember to get scanned negativ...
May 14
FamilySearch announced the opening of a new FamilySearch Center in Ogden, Utah. The Ogden FamilySearch Center is adjacent to the Ogden Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Ogden FamilySearch Center is a 12,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility. It is one of five locations around the United States that offe...
May 13
During the month of May, it is recognized by personal historians as the month to generate awareness about the importance of personal history. During the month of May people should do something to preserve their personal and/or family history. You may think you could be overwhelmed when you begin contemplate a life story project. But no e...
May 11
Using vintage or even more current or recent newspapers from home states and counties of your ancestors are very invaluable. Especially decades ago, it was very common in medium-sized and smaller towns and counties to place all types of information in the newspaper about its citizens. Never pass up checking neighboring counties or areas th...
May 9
You all have hometown, growing up as a child memories. These memories play an important role in your family history stories. Even if you moved frequently, chances are that the towns and cities of your past still have a special place in your heart. As you look back, write about your hometown memories. The following are some ideas on how to...
May 9
Ancestry posted a blog titled: “Understanding Your New Ethnicity Estimate”. The post includes information about how Ancestry users can better understand their new ethnicity estimate. Ancestry announced in September of 2018 that they would deliver ethnicity estimates with increased precision to their customers. The ethnicity estimat...
May 7
Many sayings or expressions used today had a reason for the saying in its beginning. Our ancestors did just say the phrase, it really meant something. See if any of the following you are familiar with and especially if you recall a relative or ancestor using the phrase. Include it and its origin in the family history. There is 'rub you...
May 7
The United States Supreme Court has heard a case called Department of Commerce v. New York. The case is about the controversial citizenship question that the Trump administration wants to add to the 2020 Census. The Justices of the Supreme Court engaged in roughly 80 minutes of intense debate. The SCOTUS Blog (which is not wr...
May 5
It is great to locate the cemeteries and headstones marking the graves of your ancestors. Only you won't find all your ancestors. Here are lesser known facts about grave sites and headstones. In the 1700s and earlier there were no cemeteries. People were buried on their family property or outside of the town limits. Later churchyards were used. It...
May 3
Whether you are just starting or having been doing the family history research for years, you might be asked … “What is the reason you are researching your family?” In other words .. your motivation. Of course, everyone does have their own personal reasons but here are a few of the more common reasons. Many people want to know if there is s...
May 1
That could be describing you, a 'newbie', a beginner to working on gathering and researching your family lineage and to know about your ancestors. You can always welcome advice on the best approach to this awesome task of your family tree. First, have a plan of organization. You have to keep files on your computer and paper (hard copy) files as ba...
Apr 29
Due to the loss of his wife in 1825 when he was away and there was no quick method of informing Samuel Morse of his wife's death, he vowed to develop a means of communication that was faster than a letter. He would on the concept and developed the telegraph between 1830s to 1840s. Beside a better means of communication, there was a whole new occupa...