The Family Home

Images and stories of family farms and homesteads evoke a sense of warmth and belonging. A few generations ago, most families passed the family home down generation to generation. It is not very common for a modern family to live in the same home that their parents lived in, let alone the same home that their grandparents or other ancestors lived in. Some families do live in homes that have been in their families for multiple generations. Many of these homes have stories that go along with them. For example, I heard of one large estate in England which was … Continue reading

Irish Hotel Offers “Genealogy Butler” Service

Did your ancestors come from Ireland? Are you having difficulty tracking down vital records for them? Genealogists who are planning a trip to Ireland might want to see if they can book a room at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin. They have a Genealogy Butler service. There is something very special about traveling to the country that your ancestors came from. Part of my family tree includes ancestors who came from Ireland. I remember when I was a little girl, and my grandmother sent me a postcard while she was on vacation in Ireland. I still have it today. About … Continue reading