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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 →

Staying Connected With Family Newsletters

Families don’t seem to have the same connections today as they did in the past. I’m certain that we can blame our hurried 21st century lifestyle for a lot of this. However, if you are looking for a way to keep your family connected, you may want to consider beginning a family newsletter. Family newsletters typically include things such as current happenings (births, weddings, deaths, etc.), family recipes, photos, contact information, and upcoming events. It may also be fun to spotlight a different family member in each issue. Ask your family members to send you information they would like to … Continue reading →

The Importance of a Family Tree

Have you ever wondered why we bother to spend countless hours researching genealogy and filling in the gaps in our family tree? Have you wondered why there are so many books available on the subject? I did. I wondered why it was such a big deal. What difference did it make learning about relatives who died long before I was born? For as long as I can remember, my mother has talked about her family tree. It seemed like at least once a year she would show me the book that she has always kept of historical research on our … Continue reading →

Medical Family History

If you are completing your recent family history or genealogy it may be a good idea to track the health histories of the family. This is personal information, and not the type of stuff that you would want to post on the Internet, however it is important information and can help future generations. This type of record can be obtained by interviewing the oldest members of your family. You can ask them about the health of the people in the family and conditions that they struggled with. You can record instances of Alzheimer’s, dementia, heart disease and cancer. This can … Continue reading →

Preserving the Handiwork of Your Ancestors

As you search your family’s records, journals and possessions for genealogy information you may find beautiful things created or written by your family members. It is especially important to preserve and share these things with your family. There may be different ways that you can share these things with your family. Writing is the easiest thing to share. You can compile a book of the letters or poetry that was written by your ancestors. My aunt gave my father a framed copy of a poem that his father wrote. This has always been a special thing to my father and … Continue reading →

Keeping Your Future Family Connected

Many people in their interest to learn more about their ancestors focus so much on the past and what they are finding that they forget to preserve the present. While it is important to be able to pass on the information and lineage of your ancestors to your children and grandchildren it is also equally important to pass on the present day family memories to the generations that will follow. Realizing who you are related to and knowing the stories of their lives, both sorrows and triumphs can help to better connect future generations of the family. It can be … Continue reading →

Things to Know About Life Insurance

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There are many reasons why a person should get a life insurance policy. This type of insurance provides your family with financial protection in case you pass away. Most people find some peace of mind in knowing that their family will be taken care of after they are gone. Not all life insurance policies are same, though. Before you purchase a life insurance policy, you should ask yourself some questions, to help you discover which kind of policy you need. What are your goals? Do you want your life insurance policy specifically for the purpose of keeping your family out … Continue reading →

Families Reunited on ABC

We’re all at this site for a reason: our family. No matter its shape or size, we’re here because of how important family is to us. Unfortunately, thousands of people around the country are not so lucky. Some always feel that sharp ache of loneliness and loss. While others cling to the hope that they may one day be reunited with their family. ABC’s new show “Find My Family,” which premiered on Monday, November 23rd, chronicles these poignant stories of loss and finding. The program aims to reunite individuals with the families they lost many years before, or with the … Continue reading →

What If My Genealogy Has Been Done?

I come from a family that has genealogists on both sides. They have gone back several generations. There is only one branch one my mom’s side of the family that has only gone back four generations. Other than that the majority of the research has already been completed. If you find yourself in a similar situation there are several things you can do. First you can double check the work that has already been completed. With the ease of researching online it should not be too difficult to double-check the names and dates. In my case most of the genealogy … Continue reading →