Are you a name collector or a story collector? Your ancestors deserve more than just names and dates—they deserve your time to learn their stories. One way to do that is to find records beyond census or vital records. I’m not even talking about land or probate records. What about those obscure record groups thatContinue reading “How To Find More Stories Of Your Ancestors”
When most of us “do” genealogy it’s usually by going to our favorite database, typing in an ancestor’s name, birth date, and place, and hitting the search key. That works a lot of the time, but have you ever just looked at what the database has to offer? Do you even know what databases areContinue reading “How To Find More In Genealogy Databases”
If you’re like most people, genealogy can seem like a hobby only for those with endless free time or big budgets. But the truth is, you don’t need either to make real progress in your family history research. Whether you’ve got a few minutes each day or you’re working with a tight budget, it’s possibleContinue reading “How To Find Ancestors With Minimal Time and Money”
