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Indiana Genealogy Resources

The state motto for Indiana is “The Crossroads of America”. Did your ancestors travel through Indiana on their way to somewhere else? Perhaps you are searching for more information about ancestors who lived in Indiana. Check out some of these Indiana genealogy resources. Most of them are free to use. GeneaLinks has a page dedicated to Indiana Genealogy records. Put your ancestor’s name into the search engine. Choose the record type you want to look for: vital, birth, death, marriage, divorce, or “Genealogy”. There are also links that will let your search public records. GeneaLinks also has helpful information for … Continue reading →

The Genealogy of Pumpkins

Genealogy is the study of family. Genealogists spend a lot of time doing research about the people who are in their family tree. In some ways, it can be said that foods also have a family tree. Here is a little bit of information about pumpkins, their closest relatives, and their “family history”. The pumpkin is intrinsically associated with Halloween. We carve pumpkins into jack-o-lanterns. We make pumpkin pies, roast pumpkin seeds, and add pumpkin to pastries and coffee. It seemed like the perfect time of year to dig into the family tree of the pumpkin. Pumpkins are a member … Continue reading →

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of May 8, 2012

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Each week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup brings you brand new episodes of your favorite genealogy podcasts. Here is where to find genealogy podcasts that you recognize as well as some that are new to you. Every so often, there will be episodes from podcasts that don’t always talk about genealogy but have gotten onto a genealogy related topic anyway. Genealogy Gems released an episode on May 4, 2012. This episode is called “Bonnets and Hats, and The Genealogy Widower”. Topics in this episode include: a new book called “Bonnets and Hats” that was written by Maureen Taylor (AKA the Photo … Continue reading →

Upcoming Genealogy Events – Week of January 8, 2012

All across the United States, there are opportunities for genealogists to attend a workshop, take a class, or participate in a genealogy event. You can start your quest to locate one by checking out this quick list. If you don’t see a genealogy event near to where you live, then you can try searching your local newspaper for one. On January 8, 2012, the Jewish Genealogical Society of Colorado, which is located in Boulder, Colorado, will be holding a double session of genealogy programs. Kahlile Mehr will present a program that will help you understand the archival situation in Ukraine … Continue reading →

Upcoming Genealogy Events – Week of December 11, 2011

Want to find a genealogy event, conference, or workshop that is taking place near where you live? Check out this quick list of genealogy events that will be happening between December 11, and December 17, 2011. You can also check your local newspaper to locate more genealogy events. On December 13, 2011, the George Memorial Library, in Richmond, Texas, will have a “Facebook for Genealogy” class. It will begin at 10:00 in the morning, and will take place in the computer lab. You should create a Facebook account, and take the time to become familiar with it, before coming to … Continue reading →

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of November 22, 2011

It is time, once again, for the weekly Genealogy Podcast Roundup. This is where to go to find brand new episodes of your favorite genealogy focused podcasts. You may also find episodes of podcasts that are new to you. Family Tree Magazine released their November episode on November 19, 2011. This monthly podcast always has tons of information for genealogists! Host Lisa Louise Cooke has a new book that is available from the ShopFamilyTree website. The book is called “The Genealogist’s Google Toolbox”. You can purchase it in print form, or as a digital download. Diane Haddad talks about the … Continue reading →

Resources for Native American Genealogy

This is the time of year when genealogists might start to wonder if any of their ancestors were Native Americans. There are plenty of online genealogy resources that can help you get started with your research. You might also try speaking with your relatives, to see what family information they can share with you. There are some difficulties that genealogists can encounter when trying to do research about their Native American ancestors. There is potential that some of your ancestors were “Lost Birds”. In short, this means that your ancestor was among the children who were forcibly removed from their … Continue reading →

Oklahoma State Tourism Has New Genealogy Resources

Genealogists who have family connections to Oklahoma will want to check out the new resources that have been put online through Oklahoma’s official Travel and Tourism website. You can link to a specific county, see detailed maps, and even trace your Cherokee Roots. Genealogy has become a popular hobby. Many states have started encouraging genealogists to plan a trip to visit their state so that the genealogist can physically walk through places that their ancestors might have walked through several generations ago. I guess you could call this sort of thing “genealogy tourism”. One way to generate interest in genealogy … Continue reading →

American Indian Genealogy – Where to Start

If you are of Native American Indian descent, you may qualify for tribal membership and be able to receive benefits from the tribe. If you believe you may be a descendant of an American Indian tribe such as Choctaw, Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw or Seminole, this is an important aspect of tracing your Genealogy. Researching American Indian genealogy is different from other types of genealogical research. Most of the records needed to prove Indian descent are derived from the United States government. It is important to use all of the resources that you have available to you from family historians. The … Continue reading →

Death Records, Hawkeye Ancestors, and Real Time Research

Don’t have the time to travel to a genealogy workshop? You could attend a genealogy webinar, or watch a video of a genealogy class, instead. Some of them will require you to get online at a specific time, while others will work around your schedule. Ancestry.com LIVE has two genealogy webinars that will be happening this week. The first one is called “Searching for Death Records”. It will take place on October 16, 2012. This webinar starts at 1:00 in the afternoon and ends at 2:00 in the afternoon EDT. You need to RSVP if you want to attend. MyHeritage … Continue reading →