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How to Find Interesting Genealogy Reading Material Online

Whether you are new to genealogy or an expert, you may want to take some time once in a while to learn more about your hobby by reading some genealogy blogs. No, this is not a shameless attempt at self – promotion from a genealogy blogger. It is more of a reminder that there is just so much great information out there on genealogy blogs that any genealogist could find something interesting to read on any given day. One way to look for genealogy blogs to read is to simply do a Google search for “genealogy blogs”, or add some … Continue reading →

Looking for a Good Genealogy Related Book?

Genealogy is a hobby that tends to require a lot of books. Some books are simply reference materials, while other books are a good way to get a better understanding of a specific historical period. What might be the most fun, however, are books that describe someone else’s genealogy experience, as that person puts together information about their family tree. All genealogists are going to need a few good reference books. If you find yourself confused by the legal terms that you run across while researching titles of property or other documents, a good legal dictionary can help you understand … Continue reading →

Keeping Track of Your Cousins

When you hear people speaking about their cousins, you may hear some interesting things such as “Betty is my third cousin, twice removed”. When you hear these things, you may wonder who removed Betty or what she was removed from and why. Let’s take a look at who your cousins are, and how they get removed. You probably know who your first cousins are, the people that have two of the same grandparents that you do. To say it a different way, they are the children of your aunts and uncles. Second cousins have the same great grandparents that you … Continue reading →

Cook County Genealogy Online Voted Best Website

Family Tree magazine is a genealogy magazine. Recently, they named Cook County Genealogy Online as one of the best genealogy websites. It’s been described as a “slick site” for finding your ancestors who lived in the Chicago area. Chicago is one of the major cities that immigrants went to when they first arrived in America. One could find a job in the meatpacking industry, in construction of buildings, or with the railroad. This was especially true during the Immigration Boom that started in the 1900’s. Today, Chicago has large neighborhoods that are composed of the descendants of the immigrants that … Continue reading →

Free Genealogy Related Wallpaper

What image are you using as wallpaper on your computer? Maybe you went with one of the default images that comes with your current operating system. Some people will select a photo of something that makes them laugh, or something that represents their favorite hobby. If your hobby is genealogy, you are in luck! The Genealogy In Time website has a collection of genealogy related wallpaper that can be downloaded for free. Working on genealogy can be very interesting, especially when you are having an easy time finding the information you are seeking. It can be discouraging, however, if you … Continue reading →

Keeping Genealogy Research Interesting

Doing research is a big part of genealogy. You sift through archive after archive, looking for names and dates. You sort through the information you’ve already uncovered, trying to fit all the pieces together. While it can be exciting to discover a relative you didn’t know existed, most of your research experience isn’t going to be that interesting, all the time. Overall, doing genealogy requires a lot of time spent on research. And, let’s face it, not all of us are cut out to do this amount of detailed research. Things can get rather boring pretty quickly, especially if your … 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 →

Is There A Black Sheep In Your Family History?

Is there a black sheep ancestor somewhere in your family tree? If so, you are probably curious about some of the stories that have been handed down over the years. How much truth is there in what you have heard, and how much has been embellished or covered over? Perhaps your family prefers to let sleeping ghosts lie – until you discover interesting details while conducting what you thought was a routine check of the census records. Researching or discovering a black sheep ancestor can be fascinating, yet it can be very difficult for you and for your family. When … Continue reading →

An Easy Way To Add New Information To Your Ancestry Family Tree

What do you get when you pair genealogy giant Ancestry.com with your network of living relatives on Facebook? Possibly a lot of good family history information. Ancestry.com has added a new feature that enables users to add information from Facebook to their Ancestry.com family tree quickly and easily. It is a common misconception that genealogists are only interested in researching people who are deceased. Living family members are important not only for keeping family relationships strong, but also for sharing family history information as well as recording it for future generations. It is this connection between your extended family and … Continue reading →

How a Domain Name Could Help Connect Family

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Keeping in touch with family members who live far away from you is much easier today, thanks to the internet. Many genealogists use Skype to communicate, and WordPress for their family history blog. A new idea is to purchase a domain name for your family, or for one of your children. What is a domain name? It is a name that is specific to one physical point on the internet. It is also called an IP address. Typically, a company that is setting up a website will try and buy a domain name that has something to do with the … Continue reading →