After researching your ancestors for a while, you realize you can’t find everything online. Sometimes you have to put “boots on the ground.” That’s exactly what I did with my visit to the Maine Historical Society. Located in the heart of Portland, this gem offers everything a genealogist or historian could want in Maine history.Continue reading “Hidden Treasures Found In A Historical Society”
In the world of family history, digging into our past isn’t just about finding names and dates. It’s about telling the stories of our ancestors in a way that’s respectful and accurate. That’s where the genealogy research report comes in. It’s like a roadmap of our discoveries but also a reflection of how seriously weContinue reading “How To Write A Professional-Looking Genealogy Research Report”
Many records are accessible online, but it may surprise you to learn that not all record collections are represented in the hints feature of your favorite database. Ancestry loves to advertise their “shaky leaves,” and why not? It’s fun and it points you in the direction of the most used records containing basic information (thinkContinue reading “Love At First Sight: The Ancestry Catalog”
