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Family History Centers: Billions of Genealogical Records Are Closer Than You Think
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Four Reasons Not to Write Down Your Life Story
Most of my father’s life story is lost forever. I always meant to write it down, and he always said he would do it—but when we finally made time to do it together, he died not long after we started. I would give a king’s ransom to know more details... -
A Little More Accuracy? Estimating the Year of Birth
Ever wondered why so many of those calculated years of birth from censuses are so consistently wrong by a year or so? For example, you know your great-grandfather, George, was born in May 1895 but Ancestry, FamilySearch and the others say it was 1896 because he was age 44 in... -
Getting Beneath the Surface of Your Family History
David McCulloch, who won Pulitzer Prizes for his books on Harry Truman and John Adams, knows how to write a good life story. Says McCulloch, “I believe very strongly that the essence of writing is to know your subject…to get beneath the surface.” As you create your personal or family... -
A Young Man With a Past
He was the last person I would ever have expected to be interested in genealogy—and what I found out about his roots was the last thing I would have guessed. It was late 2011 and I needed a new genealogy project. My husband had mentioned my hobby at the manufacturing... -
You are Number One on the Pedigree Chart
The Pedigree or Ancestral Chart is a summary of your family at a glance. It contains basic information about each maternal and paternal generation of your family. Whether you are just beginning your family history or reviewing your research, your pedigree chart is the guide to your family tree. For... -
Stop Researching and Start Writing Your Family History Book
How much research is enough? Do you know genealogists who say, “I want to write a family history book, but I need to finish my research first?” Somehow they never get to their book. More research leads to new avenues of information that should be explored. They charge off seeking... -
Ancestry Binders Bring Joy to Those with Memory Loss
Thanks to Susan Wallin Mosey for sharing this guest post. I had an epiphany this week, with the help of my co-worker Robin. Here it is: Ancestry binders can be wonderful gifts for those who have the memory loss that old-age dementia brings. It makes sense, really… It’s common knowledge... -
Interview with National Genealogical Society President Jordan Jones
Many thanks to National Genealogical Society President Jordan Jones for taking the time to answer our questions about conducting genealogical research. FHD: What inspired you to become interested in genealogy originally? I received genealogical information — a compiled family history, and an Antebellum family Bible — from older family members... -
Genealogy Begins at Home
It’s a new year and you have a new hobby—genealogy. The first question a new researcher asks is, “Where do I begin?” Answers may range from Internet subscription sites, purchasing computer software or employing a professional researcher. Those are all good answers, but genealogy begins at home. You may be... -
Family History Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone
Family History Daily would like to thank Thomas MacEntee, genealogy industry thought leader and respected blogger, for shedding some light on the dark side of researching our family history. Find more from Thomas on Geneabloggers.com. Incest, theft, and kidnapping. Financial ruin, scams and deception. Love lost, love found and...
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