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Family Search and the Amateur Genealogist | Tee shirt Review
Genealoge | August 20th 2009 by Hugh Watkins
Family Search and the Amateur Genealogist | Tee shirt Review: "A year or two, as I tried to go back another generation in 1841, or the point where the census records online stopped, I found that I had to turn to parish records. For my line I of Scotl read more
Calling All Story Writers & Photo Savers: This Family History…
Above the Trees | August 18th 2009 by Renee Huskey
I’ll admit it - before I attended my first family history conference, I was a little intimidated. Scott had been to many as our resident researcher and family history consultant, but I wasn’t sure what there would be for me: my leanings fall far read more
The road to Certified Genealogist
Untagled Family Roots | August 18th 2009 by Amy Crook
I could use your help. I received my packet to apply for my certification as a genealogist. I plan to specialize in the Northwest region of the US and from Civil War to post WWII eras. One stipulation of this certification is that I can't use the res read more
How to Gain a Naked Cowboy's Trust
The Genealogue | August 17th 2009
Kenny R. Burck is a noted genealogist in Ohio. His son Robert plays guitar in Times Square in his tighty-whities."When Bobbie was a boy, I sure did drag him around to a lot of libraries and cemeteries and so on in my own researches, and maybe that co read more
New or Updated Databases - August 2009
Chula Vista Genealogy Cafe | August 14th 2009 by Randy Seaver
Here are some of the new or updated genealogy databases on several websites added during late July and early August:http://www.newenglandancestors.org/ ($$, New England Historical and Genealogical Society):* The Connecticut Nutmegger, Volumes 22-31* read more
SNGF – Sweet 16
Zalewski Family Genealogy | August 10th 2009 by Brian Zalewski
Randy Seaver at Genea-Musings came up with this fun post on Saturday. I thought I’d give it a try. Here is your SNGF assignment for the evening (if you choose to accept it – this is not stump the genealogist or even Mission Impossible): 1 read more
Saturday Night Genealogy Fun – Your 16 Great-Grands
Granny's Genealogy | August 8th 2009 by Pam
Randy Seaver says, “It’s almost Saturday Night – time for some Genealogy Fun!” Here is your SNGF assignment for the evening (if you choose to accept it – this is not stump the genealogist or even Mission Impossible): Li read more
Salt Lake City, Utah Family History Expo 2009
Genealoge | August 8th 2009 by Hugh Watkins
Are you Going to Expo? | WorldVitalRecords Blog: "It’s 3 weeks until the SLC Family History Expo (August 28 and 29). There’s some great reasons to attend Expo including that registered attendees can have free genealogy consulting with a professio read more
The Old Genealogist and The Old Editor
The You Go Genealogy Girls | August 5th 2009 by Cheri L. Hopkins
The other morning I looked closely at myself in the mirror and saw new wrinkles around the eyes. My knee needs repaired which will be done toward the end of this month. Picking up my cane to walk across the bathroom floor, I mumbled, "You are jus read more
Mothers of Large Families Series: Tiffany Ivanovsky
Homemaking Cottage Blog: Sanity with Seven | August 4th 2009 by Shiloah Baker
The Homemaking Cottage Series Presents:Mothers of Large FamiliesTiffany Ivanovsky, Mother of sixI was born in Iowa City, Iowa. My fabulous parents are Craig and Terry Davis. My Father has 2 brothers and my Mother comes from a family of 15 kids. My Da read more
Ahnentafel Obits. For the baseball loving genealogist!
Genealogy Gifts Blog | August 4th 2009
Ahnentafel Obits. For the baseball loving genealogist! Ahnentafel Obits is availabe now at the Genealogy Gifts store.t-shirts, mousemats, mugs, buttons, coasters. read more
Emma Watson Is Related To a Real Witch!
Celebrity Oops & Gossips | August 2nd 2009 by Jennet (Ruby)
Celebrity Oops - Emma Watson Is Related To a Real Witch!You think Emma Watson won the coveted role of Harry Potter's pal Hermione Granger just because of her talent and beauty?Actually, it turns out magic was always in her blood – the British actre read more
Jewel’s Heirlooms
Research Notes | July 28th 2009 by donethat
I am pleased to announce a new sister site to the Familytomb. Jewel’s Heirlooms was established to recommend tips and products for the typical family genealogist. Jewel’s Heirlooms is also committed to saving orphaned heirlooms found read more
Book News
The Reader | July 28th 2009 by Ryan Deschamps
A few interesting book related articles culled from the recent news:Book Cover Controversy : Thought you should be able to judge a book by it's cover? apparently not.Atwood in Halifax (sort of): Margaret Atwood slated to sign books at the 2009 Halif read more
An Interview With Emily Aulicino - Genetic Genealogist
Americymru | July 26th 2009 by ceri shaw
Emily Aulicino will be appearing at this years Left Coast EisteddfodEmily Aulicino is a recently retired teacher who has researched her family’s genealogy for over 37 years, traveling nationally and internationally for that purpose. She is the admi read more
Destined To Be A Genealogist
The You Go Genealogy Girls | July 25th 2009 by Cheri L. Hopkins
Until I was a teenager, I grew up in a hotel. It was not as glamorous as you might suspect. I made my own entertainment which eventually caught up with me. As early as I can remember, I enjoyed watching Sherlock Holmes movies and anything with read more
History of the State of Nebraska
Nebraska Roots and Ramblings | July 22nd 2009 by Ruby Coleman
Years ago when I began doing research in Nebraska, a well-versed genealogist suggested that I look at Andreas. That's it ... just Andreas. I soon discovered that Andreas was the History of the State of Nebraska, first published in 1882 by the Wes read more
Top 10 Google Keywords - Wednesday 15th of July 2009 09:03:15 PM
Top 10 Google Keywords | July 15th 2009 by Ren
1. quakebuttockRelated Keywords: quackbuttock, quakbuttock, quakebuttock definition, hob knocker definition, genealogist Peak: 2 hours ago2. bruce jennerRelated Keywords: kris jenner, kris kardashian, linda thompson, bruce jenner plasti read more
Posting to Message Boards
Genealogical Research: A Hobby or an Obsession? | July 13th 2009 by Dawn Watson
Message boards can be a great way to meet other genealogists, and to find out what research has already been performed (and what hasn’t). My favorites are those hosted by Rootsweb and GenForum, but there are many other message boards out there read more
Jan Beedle intro Pt. 2 "My Beedle Beat"
The Franklin Voice | July 13th 2009 by Dominic Gross
“Come into My Beedle Beat”By Jan BeedleI believe in living life to the fullest potential. As you come to know me, you will see that my life as a historian, genealogist, organizer, poet, floral arranger, herbalist, musician, politician, leader, sp read more
A Special Note, from Ancestry
Begin with 'Craft' | July 10th 2009 by Valerie Craft
Every time I log on to Ancestry.com I see the light blue banner at the top of the page: there's a "special note" "about site improvements." Ancestry wants to let members know about the new stuff and the changes that they are making. This note pe read more
Looking Toward the Future
California Genealogical Society and Library blog | July 9th 2009 by Kathryn Doyle
The best part of the recent Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree (for me) was meeting many of my fellow genea-bloggers face-to-face. We've been reading each others' blogs and getting to know one another on Facebook, but nothing beats rea read more
The Glencoe Heritage Trust
Carolina Scots-Irish Blog | July 7th 2009 by Jennifer Hudson Taylor
As an amateur genealogist and a lover of history, I believe we need to preserve as much of our history and heritage as possible. That's why when I read about The Glencoe Heritage Trust organization in the Henderson Clan newsletter, An canach, I knew read more
Making Connections in WeRelate
Family Matters | July 7th 2009 by Moultrie Creek
WeRelate is much more than just a platform where you can build your family tree. Just about everything you do on WeRelate is designed to help you find your research cousins – and for them to find you. Let’s take a look. Adding to Your read more
From the GeneaBlogie Archives: Books for Genealogy
GeneaBlogie | July 5th 2009 by Craig Manson
Originally published September 14, 2008 Everyone, I expect, can agree on some of the books by the top authors in this field, and everyone can agree that every genealogist should have read them and have ready access to them. But I see genealogy as inf read more
Getting Ready for Census 2010
Public Works Group Blog | June 3rd 2009 by Pam Broviak
As a genealogist I have found the census to be invaluable to my research; but even more important has been its impact on the economic development of my community. And here is the reason why, taken directly from the Census Bureau’s Website: R read more
Destroy That Drive
FamHist | February 17th 2009
A fellow recently demonstrated his ability to recover data from a hard drive whose data had been overwritten a seven times using a data shredder program set to a supposed DOD data destruction standard. If you have ever had any experience with ident read more
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