Archives for David A. Fryxell
History Matters: Handwriting Premium
There is a lot of history behind that neat penmanship in Grandma's old journal. Here's a look at the history behind handwriting.
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41 Ideas to Find Your Roots Premium
Reinvigorate your research and bust through roadblocks with these 41 ideas to find your roots in 2014.
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History Matters: Typewriter Premium
Innovations and trends that shaped our ancestors' lives.
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Now What?: Children Who Didn’t Survive Adulthood Premium
Q. How can I find information on children who didn’t survive to adulthood? A. The answer depends on when the children lived. For families between 1850 and 1940, the US census provides a snapshot of children’s names and ages. If you find a young child named in...
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Software Review: Storylava Premium
• Price: Free basic account; $29.99/year upgrade to Pro • Manufacturer: Storylava • System requirements: Internet access and browser • Demo/trial version: Request an invite storylava.com • Biggest draws: Easy to use question prompts act as a virtual interviewer to nudge you to record your memories, including topics...
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History Matters: Brushing Your Teeth Premium
Innovation and trends that shaped your ancestors' lives: the toothbrush and toothpaste.
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How to Research Death Records for Genealogy Premium
Discover what information can be found in death records, and what websites can provide the details you seek.
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Genealogy Q&A: 1950 Census Enumeration District Maps Premium
Q. I know we’re years away from accessing 1950 census data, but is there a way to see the 1950 enumeration district maps now? A. Enumeration districts (EDs)were administrative divisions of a county or township for the purpose of conducting the census. Before today’s online census indexes—...
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Best Genealogy Photo and Mapping Websites of 2013 Premium
Flickr We counted more than 80,000 uploads to this free photo-sharing site tagged “genealogy,” plus nearly 232,000 photos in the graves and cemeteries group. Who’s sharing here? Besides individuals, Flickr has streams from the National Archives, Library of Congress, New York Public Library...
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Best Online Genealogy Tools and Trees of 2013 Premium
Backupmytree.com Users of genealogy software for Windows (but not Mac, alas) need never again fear losing the fruits of their labor. This free backup service, which runs automatically (if you install special software) or can be activated manually, not only preserves your current family file “in...
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