Organize Inherited Genealogy Research in 5 Steps
Help! You've inherited old photos, family heirlooms and genealogy papers from a relative. Turn those boxes into an organized archive with these tips.
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How to Save Old Presidential Campaign Buttons and Memorabilia
Remember the elections of days gone by with these quick tips for saving buttons, signs, clothes and newspapers from political campaigns.
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Writing About the Places Your Ancestors Lived – An Interview With Laura Hedgecock
In this episode, author Laura Hedgecock explains how to write about places as you tell stories about your ancestors. Also, an interview with Jenny Ashcraft of Newspapers.com.
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How (and Why) to Include Ancestral Places in Family Stories
Tell the stories of not just people, but also their communities. This guide to writing about places will help you captivate your readers.
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How to Start Researching Your Family Tree
Interested in researching your family history but unsure where to begin? This guide can help, from understanding where to start to choosing a platform to finding the right sources.
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Best Websites – Genealogical Research Meets DNA Testing – An Interview with Katherine Borges
Lisa Louise Cooke speaks with Katherine Borges of the International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG) about using DNA test results to inform your genealogical research.
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Understanding Death Heirlooms – An Interview With Robbie Gorr
In this episode, Robbie Gorr introduces us to the fascinating world of death heirlooms, explaining what they are and what we can learn from them.
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What We Can Learn From Death-Related Heirlooms
Even after death, your ancestors could have left valuable items that reveal critical details about their lives. Here’s what you should know.
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Three Wars: Tips on Finding POW Records Premium
Get genealogy tips for searching for ancestors held as prisoners of war. The American Revolution, the War of 1812 and WWII are featured as examples.
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Best Websites – Having Fun With Genealogy With Genea-Musings – An Interview With Randy Seaver
In this episode of Best Websites, Lisa Louise Cooke chats with Randy Seaver of Genea-Musings, a long-running genealogy blog packed with genealogy tips, stories and even a little bit of humor.
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