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Views of Veterans on Veterans Day

Friday, November 11 is Veterans Day. I am sure that everyone knows at least one man or woman who has served our nation, and many of us are proud to have one or more of these brave individuals in our family trees. Each veteran’s experience with serving our nation was different from the experience of any other veteran. Veterans of the same war may have experienced similar things because they were serving at the same time and place, but each has his or her own unique story to tell. In honor of Veterans Day and in honor of my favorite … Continue reading →

Where Were You on September 11?

This year is 2011, which means that it has been ten years since the tragedy that happened in America on September 11, 2001. Where were you when those events occurred? Your descendants will want to hear your story. Now is a good time to record your experiences for future generations to find. Genealogy is the study of family. Perhaps the most interesting part of what a genealogist can uncover in his or her research are photographs, and family stories. Sometimes, these stories are handed down from one generation to the next one. It is even better if you can find … Continue reading →

Don’t Know The Date? Estimate.

While genealogists often strive to obtain the exact dates of events such as births, marriages, and deaths, sometimes an exact date is elusive and you have to do the best that you can to estimate the date on which an event likely took place. It is worth trying to estimate dates, as it will serve as a reminder that you are still looking for clues as to an exact date. It will also notify future family history researchers that you tries to locate the exact date but you could not. Perhaps they can pick up where you left off and … Continue reading →

Sons and Daughters of World War II Veterans

Do you have an ancestor who served in World War II? There is now a lineage based genealogical society that you can join. The Sons and Daughters of World War II Veterans was designed for people who can prove family ancestry and lineage from an American WWII Veteran. There are some genealogical societies that require members to prove that their ancestor served in a certain war. The Daughters of the American Revolution is one example of these types of organizations. The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will only accept members who are female, and who are at least eighteen … Continue reading →

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of August 16, 2011

It’s time to check out some brand new episodes of your favorite genealogy podcasts! Every week, the Genealogy Podcast Roundup brings you a list of awesome genealogy related podcasts for you to enjoy. Family Tree Magazine Podcast eleased episode number 39 on August 16, 2011. Family Tree University instructor Jim Beidler brings you a crash course in German genealogy. Other topics include: the benefits of heritage societies, and an introduction to the Genlias website of Dutch records. You can also find out about Family Tree Magazine’s photo contest! The Genealogy Guys has an episode that was released on August 14, … Continue reading →