Recently, I described the genealogy records that a beginner could use to start writing their ancestor’s story. They included census records and vital records. And from those records, you learned what clues could lead you to more interesting records to enhance their life story. In this blog post, let’s take that extra step and findContinue reading “Learn With Me: How To Enhance Your Ancestor’s Story”
Genealogists are born detectives. We’re the keepers of our family history, extending our lineage through careful and accurate research. But we are also keepers of the stories, ones we’ve heard ourselves, and others passed down from generation to generation. In this post, you’ll learn how to collect those stories, test their truth, and decide whatContinue reading “How To Make Oral Stories Part Of Your Family History Research”
One of the most rewarding parts of genealogy is transforming an old document into a meaningful story. A census page, a deed, or even a simple death certificate can look like just facts at first. But once you take the time to analyze it, compare it with other records, and think about what it meansContinue reading “How To Transform Genealogy Documents Into Meaningful Family Stories”
