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Wyoming Genealogy Resources

The state of Wyoming has more than one nickname. It is known as the “Cowboy State”, the “Equality State”, and as “Big Wyoming”. Are you searching for more information about your ancestors who once lived in Wyoming? Start by checking out some of the Wyoming genealogy resources that are linked to in this blog. Who knows? Maybe some of your ancestors really were cowboys! Cyndi’s List is, quite possibly, the most comprehensive list of links to online genealogy resources. If it exists on the internet, Cyndi’s List probably has it! They have a page called “United States – Wyoming”. Start … Continue reading →

Wisconsin Genealogy Resources

The state of Wisconsin is known as “The Badger State”. This is probably why part of their Medicaid program is called BadgerCare. Are you looking for more information about your ancestors who once lived in Wisconsin? There are many Wisconsin genealogy resources that can help you. Start with one that is in this blog! Interment.net has cemetery records online. Start by putting the first and last name of your ancestor into the search engine at the top of their page. Or, you can start by choosing a Wisconsin county. If there is a link, it indicates that Interment.net has information … Continue reading →

Bring A Pad And Pen To Thanksgiving Dinner

This year, why not bring along a pad and pen to Thanksgiving dinner. There are a couple of reasons why it could come in handy. With the whole family gathered around the table, there are bound to be some great family stories being told that you won’t want to forget. Also, there may be mention of bits and pieces of information here and there that could help you in your family history research. I often hear very interesting things at family gatherings, things that I want to remember later on so that I can follow up on them. Since I … Continue reading →

Arizona Genealogy Resources

The state motto of Arizona is “Ditat Deus” which is Latin. In English, it translates to “God Enriches”. Many genealogists feel that their lives are enriched by what they have learned about their ancestors. Those who have ancestors who lived in Arizona will find these Arizona Genealogy resources to be very useful. FamilySearch has a Wiki page that is called “Arizona Birth, Marriage, and Death Records”. It has information about how and where to search for these types of vital records. Did you know that Arizona is a “closed record” state? This means birth records that are less than 75 … Continue reading →

Who Was the First President Your Relatives Voted For?

You’ve gone through the process of creating your own Genealogy Blog. Now, you must find a way to fill it with interesting content. This is an election year. That’s a good reason to discover who were the very first presidential candidates that your relatives voted for. I am writing this blog a few hours after the second 2012 Presidential debate. One of the biggest issues in this election cycle is, without a doubt, health care. This issue can be shortened into two sentences. The Democrats want to continue the Affordable Care Act. The Republicans want to repeal the Affordable Care … Continue reading →

23andMe Has Final “Back-To-School” Quiz

23andMe has been doing a series of short, online, courses for genealogists. Each had something to do with genetics. Those who watch the videos, and take the quiz at the end, have the chance to win a $25.00 Amazon Gift Card. This is their third, and final “Back-to-School” quiz. 23andMe is a company that makes a home DNA test kit. You provide a sample of your saliva, and that sample gets analyzed. Genealogists can use this tool to learn more about what their genetics say about their health risks and also to find out more about their heritage. You might … Continue reading →

Your Genes Determine if You Like Cilantro

Your genes are responsible for a whole lot of things about you! Genes determine things like your eye color and your hair color. I guess is isn’t so surprising to learn that your genes determine if you like, or hate, certain foods. When it comes to cilantro, the gene that determines if you like it (or hate it) is connected to your sense of smell. Your biological mother, and biological father, each contributed to your genetic makeup. Genes get passed down from one generation to the next. This explains why you look like some of your ancestors, and why you … Continue reading →

23andMe Has Extended the Deadline on Genetics 101 Quiz

23andMe is doing a series of three “Back-to-School” courses for genealogists. There is a quiz that goes along with each course. Genealogists who take the quiz have a chance to will an Amazon Gift Card. They just extended the deadline to complete the quiz for Genetics 101. It is nice when genealogy websites offer free courses that can teach genealogists a little bit more about their favorite subject. 23andMe is doing a short series of three “Back-to-School” courses for genealogists. Each one includes a series of videos and a “pop quiz” for you to take when you have finished watching … Continue reading →

23andMe Has a Genetics 101 Course

Genealogy research involves more than using online websites to search for vital records and documents of your ancestors. Today, genealogy often includes a study of a person’s genetics, or DNA. How much do you know about genetics? 23andMe has a course you can take to find out. When was the last time that you thought about genetics? Maybe you are among the genealogists who purchased a home DNA kit in order to learn more about the information held in your genes about your health and heritage. Or, maybe you think back to the biology class that you took in high … Continue reading →

23andMe Has a Course On Human Prehistory

Genealogy is the study of family. Often, this means a person’s immediate family, their direct ancestors, and so on through the family tree. Genealogy has become intertwined with the study of genetics, including the genetics from the DNA of early humans. 23AndMe has a course that will teach you more about Human Prehistory. All humans have something in common with each other, genetically speaking. Today, there are several home DNA test kits that genealogists can use to learn more about their heritage. 23AndMe sells one that uses a person’s saliva to extract their DNA, for the purpose of discovering the … Continue reading →