Whether you want to share photos, newspaper clippings, marriage certificates, recipes, clothing, and more, below are some ideas for sharing your family history. But remember, DO NOT keep original records on display for long periods of time! Only display copies. Exposure to light will damage the documents. Keep them stored properly, and only take them […]
If you think that only the men in your family tree were wage earners before a certain time period, you may be mistaken. Women often worked before they were married, or re-entered the workforce if they were divorced or widowed at a young age. Numerous women in my family tree held jobs, and some started […]
I love using newspaper archives for my research! Many genealogy records are only created at significant events in a person’s life, but newspaper archives can help fill in some of the holes in an ancestor’s timeline, and present a fuller, more vivid picture of the person they were. Trips they took, events they attended, illnesses […]
Genealogists have many options to choose from when deciding how to organize their records. It’s really a matter of personal preference. Some common methods include: I organize the majority of my records by couple. This system results in a need for more file folders, but I find my records quickly and do not need to […]
Boston University offers two online genealogy courses: In 2019 I enrolled in the 7-week Genealogical Principles Course. If you’re considering taking this course, here’s an idea of what to expect. There were three required texts for this course: *The course now requires The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy, 2nd Edition by […]
Ready to start building your family tree, but not sure where to start? Everyone’s genealogy journey is unique, but starting off with the following 5 steps can help set you up for success, and save you time, money and stress. 1. Purchase family tree software Family trees can be built on many different websites including […]
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