Family History
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Hawaiian Marriages-Divorces and Deaths
Oct 1
The islands of Hawaii had been a territory of the United States for a long before it became the 50th state on August 21, 1959. The main islands are Hawaii, Lanai, Oahu, Maui, Kahoolawe, Molokai, Kauai, and Niihau. Before it was a U.S. territory the islands were an independent kingdom from 1810 to 1893 and then an independent republic from 1894 to 1...
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WDYTYA – Celebrities Uncover The Truth About Their Ancestors
Sep 29
The British hit television series "Who Do You Think You Are?" (WDYTYA) started in October 2004, showcasing about six U. K. celebrities as they go on a journey to discover their family history. The show is still going strong with its Series 8 airing August through October 2011. The American version with the same name as this British show began Ma...
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Newspapers, Photos and Postcards of New York
Sep 27
Some of most creativity Internet sites for genealogical information are put together by original citizens, not just governmental agencies. So those fellow researchers who have taken the extra step to display their collection of information for others to share are highly applauded. There is a great such site titled Fulton History but this is not ...
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Create a Historical TimeLine on Your Ancestors
Sep 23
There is always something new out on the Internet to add sparkle and interest to your family research. The site titled OurTimeLines has a charming and super simple method to put together a timeline of historical events that any particular ancestor may have experienced or lived through. Once you see and then study further some of the local, national...
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Images of the New England Region
Sep 21
So many people have roots in the six New England states; Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine; that it essential you explored as much as possible about the region, especially if you do not live near that section of the country. Using the online site; Historic New England, it offers a variety of interesting ...
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Easy Family History Photo Tiles
Sep 19
I love an easy DIY project. Mostly because I don't have a lot of time for more in depth projects, and I don't want to spend a lot of money. I've blogged before about displaying family history in your home, and this is another project that is easy, and will help you do just that!! I am going to walk you through how to put your beautiful family his...
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A Lesson from 9/11—Share and Help Where You Can
Sep 11
The following is an extra long blog for this 10th anniversary of Sept. 11th, but relates how genealogy can help heal even the deepest wounds. Above is a photo of Ralph Kershaw. Disbelief, just utter and total disbelief, was our reaction at what we were watching on the television that fateful September 11th morning. The national news was repor...
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California News
Sep 9
There is a wonderful free collection from the CDNC - California Digital Newspaper Collection which is online. This source can be extremely useful for researchers with any ancestors from the California area. There are a variety of newspapers from several regions in the state. Everything from the California Star & California, the Daily Alta Cal...
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The Benefits in U. S. City Directories
Sep 7
Previously unknown information on our ancestors can be discovered using city directories. These printed booklets, also known as registers or gazettes, are like windows opening up into a certain time period featuring the industries, stores, occupations, churches, organizations and citizens of a given area. Even some of the smallest towns across th...
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Finding Refugees Who Fled into Switzerland
Sep 1
During the Second World War in Western Europe, beginning in the late 1930s, many individuals and families fled from other European nations to find safety in neutral Switzerland. Some were natives of other countries, but many who came back to Switzerland were also Swiss citizens. The Swiss Archives have put together a database of some 25,604 indi...