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Usually when someone is said to be wearing the proverbial rose-colored glasses they are said to be viewing the world, or a given situations, as better than it really is. The idiom suggests not positive thinking but rather a choice Continue reading Digging Deeper with Forensic Genealogy
We recently reviewed a number of books and quicksheets by Elizabeth Mills. Her work has become the premier reference set on citation and source analysis. We have one more quicksheet by Mills which we did not cover the other week Continue reading QuickSheet: Citing Online Historical Resources
This week we are reviewing four great books designed to help the family historian overcome a common research stumbling block. Reading vital records, court documents, certificates, court records, and so on are a common part of genealogical research. But, how Continue reading What Do They Mean? Understanding Abbreviations, Words, and Acronyms in Research; Part 4 of 4
This week we are reviewing four great books designed to help the family historian overcome a common research stumbling block. Reading vital records, court documents, certificates, court records, and so on are a common part of genealogical research. But, how Continue reading What Do They Mean? Understanding Abbreviations, Words, and Acronyms in Research; Part 3 of 4
This week we are reviewing four great books designed to help the family historian overcome a common research stumbling block. Reading vital records, court documents, certificates, court records, and so on are a common part of genealogical research. But, how Continue reading What Do They Mean? Understanding Abbreviations, Words, and Acronyms in Research; Part 2 of 4
This week we are reviewing four great books designed to help the family historian overcome a common research stumbling block. Reading vital records, court documents, certificates, court records, and so on are a common part of genealogical research. But, how Continue reading What Do They Mean? Understanding Abbreviations, Words, and Acronyms in Research; Part 1 of 4
In another great QuickSheet from Elizabeth Mills, we get Citing Ancestry.com Databases & Images. This laminated, four-page quick reference gives the researcher an easy guide to citing sources as found on Ancestry and other websites. Based on her books Evidence!: Continue reading QuickSheet: Citing Ancestry.com Databases & Images
“Sources give us information, from which we select Evidence for evaluation. A conclusion based on thorough research, careful documentation, and sound analysis might be considered Proof.” Elizabeth Shown Mills, who brought us two of the most referenced books on the Continue reading QuickSheet to Evidence Appraisal
There is a very good chance that somewhere in your family’s past you have Catholic ancestors. If so, then a small, green handbook compiled some years ago by the Indiana Historical Society may be just the little treasure you need Continue reading A Small, Green, and Incredibly Useful Guide to Catholic Records
Back in July, Leland wrote A Review of “History For Genealogists – Using Chronological Time Lines to Find and Understand Your Ancestors.” This book is one of Leland’s favorites, and Judy Jacobson has proven to be one of his favorite Continue reading A Field Guide for Genealogists Complements Most Any Other Handbook
The Catholic Church has been keeping key vital records of religious ceremonies and events for hundreds of years. Baptisms, confirmations, marriages, and other events have been well documented and serve as key vital records in genealogical research. Local parishes keep Continue reading Diocese Research — Finding Your Family’s U.S. Catholic Records
Celebrity fame and interesting television have spiked a frenzy of family history interest in a once disinterested Irish public. Take a look at the following article from the Irish Central: TV show ‘Who do you think you are?’ prompts spike Continue reading Celebrities Increasing Irish Interest in Family History
Sometimes you need to inject a little fun into your research. Filling in a giant wall chart is one way you can have some fun and learn a little as well. The Genealogist’s Historiograph set is one such educational and Continue reading Genealogical Charts for Research or Fun
If by Sea is less a question than probability. Your ancestors came to the Americas, or later the U.S., by land or by sea. While some did come by land, via Canada and Mexico, most came by sea. They Came Continue reading If by Sea
Finding Your Italian Ancestors: A Beginner’s Guide is an exceptional handbook to Italian research. This guide was written primarily for an American audience researching their Italian ancestry. The book is clear and easy to read; well organized and thoughtfully laid Continue reading Finding Your Italian Ancestors