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What are Your 2013 Genealogy Resolutions?

Typically, a New Year’s Resolution involves a goal that you intend to work toward in order to improve your life in the year ahead. Have you ever made a genealogy related New Year’s Resolution? If so, are you working on it, (or have you already given up that goal)? In the time that I have been writing for the Genealogy blog at Families.com, I’ve made a couple of genealogy resolutions at the start of the year. So far, I have completely abandoned all hope of achieving each one of them rather quickly, and have yet to reach those goals (whatever … Continue reading →

Georgia Genealogy Resources

The motto for the state of Georgia is “Wisdom, Justice, Moderation”. Genealogists are frequently seeking wisdom about their ancestors. Moderation is something that many genealogists tend to have difficulty with. There is always more research to be done! Here are some Georgia genealogy websites that can help you learn more about ancestors that came from Georgia! FamilySearch has a Wiki that has tons of helpful information about the state of Georgia. You can click on a link to find resources specific to any of the 159 counties in Georgia. There are also links to major repositories of archives in Georgia, … Continue reading →

Delaware Genealogy Resources

The state of Delaware has several nicknames. One is “The First State”, which was given to Delaware because it was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. The state has a long history, which is great for genealogists who are searching for genealogists who are looking for information about relatives who lived in Delaware. FamilySearch has general information about genealogy resources that are relevant to Delaware. There is a link to resources for each of the three counties in the state. You can find out more about major repositories of records, including when they are open and when they … Continue reading →

5 Unusual Uses for Your Halloween Pumpkin

Pumpkins, pumpkins: tis the season for these orange-colored balls of seasonal goopiness. It’s time to carve them and eat them and turn them into everything imaginable. If you like pumpkins, here are some ideas that go a little bit beyond the ordinary. 5 Unusual Uses for Pumpkins Flower Pot There’s something better than flowers: it’s autumn flowers in a pumpkin! Use your carved pumpkin to house a fall arrangement, and it will make your front porch look delightfully festive. Candle holder I’m loving those little gourds-turned-candleholders. Get a wee pumpkin, carve it out, and place a candle in the middle. … Continue reading →

Who Was the First President Your Relatives Voted For?

You’ve gone through the process of creating your own Genealogy Blog. Now, you must find a way to fill it with interesting content. This is an election year. That’s a good reason to discover who were the very first presidential candidates that your relatives voted for. I am writing this blog a few hours after the second 2012 Presidential debate. One of the biggest issues in this election cycle is, without a doubt, health care. This issue can be shortened into two sentences. The Democrats want to continue the Affordable Care Act. The Republicans want to repeal the Affordable Care … Continue reading →

Doing Genealogy Wrong Leads to Prison

Making a simple mistake in your genealogy research is understandable, and generally harmless. However, intentionally doing genealogy wrong, in an effort to illegally make money for yourself, can result in a prison sentence. That’s exactly what happened to a women who was filing false tax returns with information she found while doing genealogy research. In April of this year, Shannon Kathlina Grimm, who lives in Montana, decided to do some genealogy research. The problem was, she wasn’t searching for information about her own ancestors. She also wasn’t helping other people fill in their family trees. Instead, Ms. Grimm was looking … Continue reading →

Inexpensive Genealogy Classes, Webinars, and More!

The best time to take a genealogy class, course, workshop, or webinar is when they are free. First, you must find out when the event will take place, and that information isn’t always easy to find. You also are going to need a genealogy class that is located near you, or that is being done online. Here are some that will be happening soon. On September 24, 2012, the Shrewsbury Public Library, which is located in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, will have the monthly meeting of the Shrewsbury Genealogy Club. The meeting is free to attend, and is open to anyone who … Continue reading →

Write Down Your Family Recipes

Genealogy has become increasingly intertwined with the internet. Now, there are classes you can take to learn how to set up your own genealogy blog. Once you have the blog, you are going to need to fill it with content. Now is a good time to collect up, and post, your family recipes that have been passed down through the generations. Family recipes are special. They are comfort foods that evoke memories of the relative who originally made the dish as well as thoughts of the family events and celebrations that the food was served at. These are the recipes … Continue reading →

Genealogy Webinars are Easy to Attend

Summer is nearly at an end. Genealogists may find themselves with little free time now that the new school year is about to begin. This is the perfect time to check out an online webinar. These can be fit around your schedule, and you don’t need to make travel arrangements in order to attend. Online webinars are wonderful. You can attend them from the comfort and safety of your own home, (assuming that your home has an internet connection). You don’t have to book a flight or rent a car. There is no need to find a suitable hotel room. … Continue reading →

“Who’s Your Daddy?” DNA Clinic Answers Genealogy Questions

“Who’s Your Daddy?” is a mobile DNA testing facility. The purpose is to provide paternity testing for whomever comes in to request it. This could answer many questions genealogists have about their own family tree. Some wonder whether people are ready for this type of information. Paternity testing isn’t something new. It has been done for years. You may have watched a television program that revealed the results of a paternity test in front of a live, in studio, audience. Paternity testing is a good way to find a scientific, accurate, answer to the question of who the biological father … Continue reading →