Funeral cards, or prayer cards, as they are sometimes called, each hold the story of a person’s life. The purpose of the card is to provide a summary of the life of the deceased. For genealogists, a funeral card is a valuable source of information. There are plenty of websites where a genealogist can go to locate funeral cards. I still have a funeral card from the funeral services of each of my grandmothers, and also one from the funeral of my aunt. I cannot explain exactly why I decided to hang onto these funeral cards for so many years, … Continue reading →

If you enjoy genealogy, you are probably eagerly awaiting the second season of NBC’s popular show “Who Do You Think You Are?”. The second season of this very interesting genealogy reality show begins on Friday, February 4. “Who Do You Think You Are” is a fascinating show to watch for many reasons. Since it is a show about family history, each episode is as unique and fascinating as the celebrity who is discovering their past piece by piece. The list of celebrities that will be featured in this season of “Who Do You Think You Are?” is diverse. Vanessa Williams, … Continue reading →

Some people really enjoy reading about disasters. Accounts of floods, fires, hurricanes, and accidents of all kinds do make for exciting reading, as I discovered today. Today I discovered a web site called GenDisasters, which has historical accounts of disasters of all kinds from all over the United States and Canada. It is a great resource for anyone whose ancestors lived through or perished in a disaster, as well as those doing historical research about cities and towns where the noteworthy events occurred. Oh, and of course, if you are one of those people that loves to read about disasters, … Continue reading →