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The following excerpt is from the November 16, 2012 edition of the Holland Sentinel: Holland [MI]: As a part of Hope Church’s year of celebration for its sesquicentennial year, a comprehensive history of the congregation’s first 150 years has been Continue reading Hope Church of Holland, Michigan Publishes Sesquicentennial History Book
Newspapers are a remarkable genealogical resource. Even before societies developed a system of daily news, criers would walk the streets “announcing births, deaths, marriages and divorces.” (History of Newspapers by Mitchell Stephens) The first daily handwritten news sheets can be Continue reading Bring Your Ancestors to Life Using Newspapers
“This webinar changed my whole perspective on German Genealogy”—viewer comment Web seminars, or “Webinars,” have quickly become one of the most popular ways for professionals and companies to share information with large groups of individuals from across the country, or Continue reading Researching Your: German Ancestors
The following news release was received from NEHGS: This marks the second national and regional award for the Hannah Mather Crocker book. November 14, 2012, Boston, MA – The New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) announced today that its book, Continue reading NEHGS Wins Award for Hannah Mather Crocker Book
Proverbial brick walls are the bane of all researchers. Tear down the brick wall, and you often still have stumbling blocks. Patience helps, but often the best solution to breaking through brick walls is finding someone to help. Legacy Family Continue reading Ten Brick Wall Tips for Beginners
Last week I reviewed Digital Images: Scanning, Editing, and Preserving Your Photos by Geoff Rasmussen. In the webinar, Geoff provided professional guidance and expertise on scanning and modifying Digital images: Learning how to digitize photographs and documents Choosing the resolution Continue reading Organizing and Sharing Digital Images
An often overlooked, but vitally important part, of genealogical research is the ability to find and connect with living relatives. Sometime, living kin can be almost as difficult to find as some ancestors. Why hunt down living relatives at all? Continue reading Reverse Genealogy: Finding The Living
Even though some technologies may become widely used, changes in those technologies require constant learning and adaptation. Sometimes, people just don’t need a certain technology when it becomes available, but later find a use for it. For others, we sometimes Continue reading Digital Images: Scanning, Editing, and Preserving Your Photos
My friend, Geoff Rasmussen, has been working on a new book for those of us who wish to use digital images. The book is finally finished and going to press. The book details (using both text and graphics) how to Continue reading Great New Book! Digital Imaging Essentials: Techniques and Tips for Genealogists and Family Historians
Each family history is different, as are the stories of each ancestor. The research trail is equally unique for each family history. In Family Treasures: 15 Lessons, Tips, and Tricks for Discovering Your Family History, Barry J. Ewell shares his Continue reading Family Treasures: 15 Lessons, Tips, and Tricks for Discovering Your Family History
The follwoing excerpt is from the October 26, 2012 edition of the Great Falls Tribune: Talk began in 2004 among genealogy buffs about writing a book about Great Falls’ early residents. Members of the Great Falls Genealogy Society and others Continue reading New Books on the Early Settlers of Great Falls, Montana
Genealogy is a hobby for many, a profession for others, and a passion for almost all practitioners. However, the one word that may be least used but best describes genealogy is science. Research science takes both skill and creative thinking. Continue reading Becoming An Excellent Genealogist: Essays On Professional Research Skills
Years ago, I taught a class on technology for genealogists. In this class I discussed the value of new technologies for genealogists, like those new USB thumb drives, some having as much as 256MB or memory, if you could pay Continue reading Turn Your iPad into a Genealogy Powerhouse
Anyone who knows Leland Meitzler, operator of the GenealogyBlog, knows he has a passion for German research. Now, he has turned his personal experience into a new book, German Genealogy Research Online: Tips and Links. Written to help genealogists with Continue reading German Genealogy Research Online – Tips And Links
Who is your kin? The answer is not always as clear as it may seem. Culture, laws, and personal opinions all play a part in who people consider to be their kin. From marriage and divorce to childbirth, surrogacy, and Continue reading Kinship: It’s All Relative; Expanded Second Edition