Genealogy News and Education
A picture is worth a thousand words…or at least a special story! RootsTech is hosting their first Photo+Story competition and you have the opportunity to have your photo and story on display in the RootsTech 2018 gallery. Prizes will be awarded in four categories. Here’s how to enter. RootsTech 2018‘s theme is Connect. Belong. In […]
Family history photos are just one of the many items we genealogists enjoy sharing. With the development of digitizing images, sharing has never been easier. One way to share your photos is by creating a shareable URL. Follow these step-by-step instructions to get started! Recently, RootsTech announced their Photo+Story competition for the 2018 genealogy and […]
Researching the Ramsey family led me to Chicago during the 1930s. It was a time of gangsters, the mafia, and speakeasies. But had any of that led to Afton Ramsey’s untimely death? Using newspapers for genealogy led me to the story behind her tragic end. The Ramsey family had been living in Williamson county, Illinois. Afton […]
Using DNA tests for genealogy purposes can be a brick wall buster. At this time of the year, there are loads of DNA sales and discounts. But, how do you know which test to buy and from which company? Here are a few helpful tips to help you make the best decision! Three Types of […]
The New England Historic Genealogical Society is one of the nation’s leading resources for family history research, especially for the New England states of the US. They provide expert family history services through their website and now, they need the help of volunteers. Learn how you can be a part of their amazing effort of […]
