Genealogy
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MyHeritage Adds Millions of Irish Census Records
Feb 15
Looking for more information on the people from the Irish side of your family tree? MyHeritage might be able to help you with that. They have added millions of Irish census records to their SuperSearch. The newly added records come from two Irish censuses: the 1901 census and the 1911 census. Each one covered all of Ireland's 32 counties and enu...
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Other 1890s Census Records
Feb 13
A major gap in the U.S. Federal Census exists with most of the 1890 Census destroyed in a 1921 fire. You can trace your ancestors from 1880 to 1900, but that leaves 20 years unaccounted for. Here are a few ideas to help bridge the gap in your research. First, if you have already researched and know some family branches did not arrive in Am...
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Mocavo and FindMyPast Come Together
Feb 10
It is always interesting when genealogy related websites pair up. Sometimes, this is done through a merger or sale. Other times, individual genealogy websites partner up for a limited time in order to complete a specific project together. Mocavo has announced that it is coming together with FindMyPast. Mocaco and FindMyPast are described as “s...
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Things to Expect From FamilySearch in 2016
Feb 9
It's always nice when a popular genealogy website gives users hints about what to expect from it in the upcoming year. Genealogists tend to prefer advance notice (rather than having something unexpectedly discontinued or dropped on them). Here are some things to expect from FamilySearch in 2016. FamilySearch is one of the most popular genealogy ...
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Organize Family Photos With Flickr
Feb 8
It can be difficult to organize family photos. Where should you begin – with the oldest photos, or the newest? What criteria should you use when sorting your photos into albums? How can you easily share your collection of photos with family that lives far away? Flickr might help you solve some of these problems. Flickr is an online photo websi...
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Tips for Successful Newspaper Searching. 8 Ideas:
Feb 7
Using vintage newspapers from hometowns or neighboring communities, is so essential to gather information on individuals, families or towns when collecting data for your family tree. There are some key tips you should follow in doing newspaper research. First one, most important, write down the source, the name of the newspaper, the full d...
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Stamp Collecting and Genealogy
Feb 4
What do stamp collecting and genealogy have in common? More than you might think! Each one can be a starting point for a person to venture into the other hobby. In other words, your interest in genealogy and family history can benefit from the knowledge you gain from your stamp collection (and vice versa). James Tanner wrote an interesting blog ...
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MyHeritage Launched Collection of Old Books
Jan 27
There is something special about old books. Many of them are no longer in print and cannot be ordered from your local bookstore or found at your local library. Genealogy societies and organizations might have their own collection of old books, which may not be accessible to those who don't belong to the group. MyHeritage has launched a collection o...
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Reasons We have a Longer Lifespan than our Ancestors
Jan 26
According to the National Institute on Aging, most babies who were born in 1900 did not live past the age of 50. Today, people may live to be 80 years old. There are several reasons why we have a longer lifespan than our ancestors did. Childhood Vaccines The World Health Organization (WHO) states that immunization averts an estimated 2 to 3 mil...
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Probate Records Help Genealogists Trace Black Family Ancestries
Jan 18
Genealogists who are trying to learn more about ancestors who were slaves run into difficulties not faced by other genealogists. It isn't likely that vital records, such as birth certificates or marriage licenses, exist. It turns out that probate records may hold some information about your ancestors who were slaves. Probate records are document...