Genealogy News and Education
[Note: As of October 3, 2017, changes have been made and affiliate centers have access to nearly everything a Family History Center has. However, there will still be some databases only available from a Family History Center.] A Family History Center Affiliate is different than a Family History Center. With the discontinuation of microfilm distribution […]
If you have been waiting for this opportunity to come around again, here it is. From today (22 Jun 2017) through the 26th, you can access the Irish and British genealogy records at Findmypast for FREE! Five Free Days of Irish and British Genealogy Records Here are all the details you need to know: Findmypast has […]
Township records for genealogy are an overlooked resource. Learn where to find them and what you may be missing! A Personal Story I was invited to speak at a local church in the area where my father and his family grew up. I decided they might enjoy seeing some old photos of the past. I […]
Marriage records are on the top of every genealogist’s “needs-to-be-found” list. However, sometimes those marriage records for genealogy are really hard to find. Here are a few tips you might consider when searching for a marriage record. Marriage Records for Genealogy: Search by Name Finding marriage records online is getting more and more common, especially […]
Many people have asked over the years, “What is a professional genealogist?” Sometimes, that question is followed up by another similar one, “What does it take to become a professional genealogist?” Here are my thoughts. There are different types of genealogy professionals. Each have a type of education and experience. Some persons may fall into […]
