Genealogy Basics: Birth and Death Records
Birth and death records are two of the most important sources for genealogical data because they are completed at or close to the time when the event occurred by someone who was present at that time.
Birth Record
Birth certificates are usually signed by the midwife or doctor who attended the birth. There are 3 [...]
Genealogists and Web 2.0
I saw a comment the other day that suggested that I didn’t appreciate the significance of Web 2.0 in terms of Genealogists. I must admit I was a little surprised by that given my own avid use of various Web 2.0 sites and the like.
I recalled that I had written an article last year [...]
Marriage Records on Genealogy Research
Except birth records, the best sources of reliable information are marriage records (marriage license, marriage register and marriage certificate). Not only will you have a proof that your ancestors were legally married, these records also give you the maiden name and other valuable information of your female ancestors.
3 Types of Marriage Records
Marriage License is an [...]
Do You Have A Good Genealogy Blog?
Well I never! The world of Genealogy Blogging has been aghast at my suggestion that many Genealogy Blogs are poor sources of verified information to help you with your own research. I know from my own experience of researching my Duxbury Genealogy that there are some fanciful stories and marriages quoted on [...]
5 Bad Genealogy Sources
In as much as you want to make your research more comprehensive, you tend to resort to different sources for additional clues, information and historical data. There is nothing wrong with that. In fact, a good genealogist must know how to find ways just to get to the right data. What is wrong is in [...]
Choosing the Best Genealogy Software Program
Researching a family history might require you to buy a genealogy software program. This tool lets you store loads of research information safely while keeping track of your progress in an organized manner. Genealogy software lets you enter all your data which can be done in different formats and can be printed out to [...]
Genealogy eBook
After a little while in the planning I am delighted to be able to announce that we have launched the first GenMates ebook covering various aspects of Genealogy and Family History.
You can discover more at Finding Your Roots and get the eBook at it’s discounted launch price!
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Why Is Your Family History Important?
We often wander through life and question where we belong. Sometimes we meander because we don’t have a definite idea of self. Connect with who you are through your family history.
A strong sense of who you are can be traced to your family roots. Many people don’t know about their extended family. They are [...]
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