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 […]
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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