When the weather outside is frightfully cold, it greatly limits the kinds of activities that one can partake in, to pass the time. Not only will it be incredibly uncomfortable for a person to do anything outdoors in freezing temperatures, it can also be quite dangerous! Fortunately, genealogy is the perfect hobby to work on when it is really cold outside. Cold, wintery, weather makes a lot of people want to stay home and hibernate. It makes people want to crawl under blankets, to light fires in their fireplaces, or to heat their homes with space heaters. Many people will … Continue reading →

While it is still cold and snowy here in the Northeastern United States, spring is just around the corner. For many genealogists, nice weather expands the possibilities for genealogical research because you can take your research outside as you search cemeteries for the graves of your ancestors. While I have visited the graves of some of my ancestors, I have not seen any headstones that are out of the ordinary. Although death itself is not funny, sometimes the inscription on a person’s headstone is. A humorous epitaph is a good way to let the memory of the deceased’s wit live … Continue reading →