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Genealogy Has Become Popular

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Genealogy is no longer something done by retired people, as a way to pass the time. It’s become quite popular in the last few years. You wouldn’t think that a hobby that involves looking for names, dates, and records would be something that a lot of people would find interesting, and yet, it is. This is due to a variety of reasons, all put together. Part of what is making genealogy so popular is it’s accessibility. Want to start looking up records that connect to your ancestors? There are several genealogy websites that you can choose from, and become a … Continue reading →

Where to Find a Genealogy Group to Join

So, you’ve decided to join a genealogy group? Great! Now, you have to find one that you can join. It may take a little bit of searching, but you should be able to find one. It is just a matter of knowing where to look. There are lots of good reasons why you may want to join a genealogy group. It can be fun to share your favorite hobby with other people who enjoy it too. This is a great way to start new friendships. But, before you can experience the benefits of joining a genealogy group, you have to … Continue reading →

Great Reasons to Start Working on Genealogy

Everyone has their own reasons for why they have selected genealogy as their hobby. For some people, it is an innate interest in history that drives them to learn more about their ancestors. Perhaps you have a genealogist in your family, whose research has inspired you to do some digging of your own. Or, maybe you are one of the people who simply finds genealogy interesting and cannot get enough of it. Not everyone automatically finds genealogy to be a satisfying pastime, however. In part, I think this is because most people only have a vague idea about what genealogy … Continue reading →

Genealogy Resources On Twitter

Twitter is a social networking tool that is used by people all across the world. Headlines were made when people in Iran tweeted about the protests that were going on in response to an election. Twitter has become more than just the website people visit to tell the world what they ate for lunch. It is a resource. Businesses use Twitter to get their name out there. Twitter has links to websites that would be helpful for people who are working on the genealogy of their family. Here are just a few of the genealogy websites that you can follow … Continue reading →

Fewer People are Getting Married

One of the most important documents that genealogists search for are marriage records. Locating that kind of record is a good way to confirm some of your research. Future genealogists may have problems with this, though, because it seems that fewer people are getting married. Genealogists who are working on their family tree spend a great deal of time attempting to locate copies of certain types of official documents. They look for birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates. One can learn a lot of important information about his or her ancestors from these types of documents. Sometimes, though a … Continue reading →

So.. You Want to Be a Genealogist?

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Are you brand new to the exciting, and addicting, hobby of genealogy? There are a lot of people who think it would be fun to dabble in their family history, but who then do not know where to begin. Before you get overwhelmed, or confused, by all the resources that are online, read over this quick list of helpful hints for the beginning genealogist. A good way to get started is to find out what you already have. This will prevent you from wasting hours tracking down information that is already right there, in your own home. Gather together all … Continue reading →

The Homes Our Ancestors Built

A recent trip to Maine got me to thinking about the importance of places in a family’s history. We just visited a cottage on the coast that is owner by my husband’s family. They purchased it a few years ago, as a place for the family to vacation every year. It is a nice little place in a quaint seaside village with many other cottages. The cottages were all built in the late 1800’s and as I looked around at them, I began to wonder how many of the cottages are still in the hands of the families whose ancestors … Continue reading →

Planning Ahead for Genealogical Gift-Giving

With the holidays a few months away, I thought that now might be a good time to offer up some information about genealogy-themed gifts. Since many genealogy-themed gifts are personalized or require some time to piece together, it is important that you give yourself enough time to have them ready by the desired date. Genealogy-themed gifts abound, and they vary from framed family trees to hand crafted treasures that will stay with the family for years to come. I recently read a news story about a woman who made a genealogy quilt for her son. Colorful patterned blocks alternate with … Continue reading →