Interested in family history and genealogy? See how you may be able to find an ancestral record on FamilySearch.org in five minutes with tips from host Jessie Davis.
In an impromptu conversation, Lynn Marshall-Linnemeier talks about how documents were uncovered containing the names of the slaves and how these documents were incorporated into her current exhibit entitled: “Mapping The Present Just Went By: A Journey Through Black Morgan County, GA.” This is the third of 3 clips in that conversation.
Just wondering what kinds of unexpected things you have all learned about your family members while doing genealogical research? Maybe you learned of a famous relation? An ethnicity you didn’t expect? A crime? An affair? Political intrigue?
Tracing your genealogy and researching your family tree can be an enjoyable activity for your children and you to do together. An easy way to get started with putting together a family tree or other family history project is to begin with what you already know - A blank family information sheet can be downloaded from www.genealogyjunction.com
A promotional trailer of Pen and Sword Digital’s new DVD, Tracing Great War Ancestors - Finding Uncle Bill, produced by Battlefield History TV and published by Pen and Sword. Buy your copy NOW from www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/?product_id=2430 priced £15.99
Who am I? Millions of people have asked that very question, and have been researching their lineage for centuries. Genealogy is the number one hobby in in the world, so there are a lot of people searching for their ancestors, and writing their own family history. Are you the descendant of an immigrant that sailed to America? Do you have an ancestor who fought in the Revolutionary War or Civil War? Do you have an infamous ancestor in your family tree? Many of us do. Have you been looking for historical records, to document your family’s history, without success? The Thomasville, Genealogical, History & Fine Arts Library can help you find more about your ancestors than you ever dreamed was possible.
Ever wonder where your ancestors lived? Want to know who your great-grandfather’s siblings were? Find out how to use BadgerLink to do family research! BadgerLink provides access to quality online information resources for Wisconsin residents at –www.badgerlink.net–
Miriam Midkiff, a teacher and writer of genealogy, uses Google Book Search in her personal research to put more context into the lives of her ancestors - including one relative who once trained a roller-skating bear. Learn more at books.google.com
Family History Expos TV interviews Lisa Alzo at the Salt Lake City 2009 Expo. Lisa was one of our awesome ‘Bloggers of Honor’ who helped our Twitter followers keep up with all the goings on at the expo. Lisa is also one of our highly qualified and dynamic instructors. Thanks Lisa! Ready to take the next step in your Genealogy Research, but not too sure what to do? Register today and attend a Family History Expo! We teach you the tech to trace your roots! Our professional, highly qualified instructors are here to help you break down brick walls and find those elusive ancestors! Go to www.fhexpos TODAY and register for the next Expo nearest you!
Lets face it, no database is perfect so you will find errors. Being Heritage Quest doesnt have a soundex search, here are a few tips for doing creative searches that might help you find your ancestors on their censuses. These tips will also work on other sites even if they do have soundex search.