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Learn About the NSDAR, Genealogy Websites, Sleuthing, and More!

The pursuit of knowledge is an admirable goal. Genealogists might understand that more than most. After all, much of your favorite hobby consists of searching for information, facts, documentation, and family photos. It is easy to see why so many genealogists enjoy attending genealogy classes, workshops, webinars and courses. Here are some that will be happening soon. On November 7, 2012, the Port St. Lucie Community Center, which is located in Port St. Lucie, Florida, will have a genealogy class. It is called “Progressing from a rookie researcher to genealogical sleuth”. The class will begin at 1:00 in the afternoon … Continue reading →

GenealogyBank Adds 17 Million Records

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Recently, I came across a genealogy website called GenealogyBank. I followed some links, and ended up using it to locate the obituary of one of my relatives. Today, I learned that GenealogyBank has added 17 Million records. Unfortunately for me, those records cannot be accessed for free. I have been working on putting together my family tree in my so called “spare time”. The going is slow, mostly because I have way too many other projects right now. Another thing that is slowing me down is that I keep running into genealogy websites that appear to be free to use, … Continue reading →

What’s in Your Pile of Papers?

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Genealogy is a hobby that tends to generate quite a bit of paperwork. Have you ever forgotten what documents, notes, or photographs you have because you couldn’t find them? It is definitely beneficial to find a way to organize your pile of papers. For me, this all started with a desire to find my birth certificate. I was attempting to begin work on my family tree by starting with myself. This piece of advice has some advantages. After all, most people know when their birthday is, and the year that they were born. Trying to find one’s birth certificate is … Continue reading →

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of August 23, 2011

Need something to listen to while you are doing your genealogy research? Check out a podcast that talks about a topic related to research, resources, and other aspects of genealogy. New episodes appear frequently, and the Genealogy Podcast Roundup is where you can find them. Genealogy Gems Podcast released episode number 116 on August 20, 2011. This episode was recorded live, in front of an audience, at the Southern California Genealogical Society Jamboree, (which was held in Burbank, California). Special guests include Allison Stacy, (publisher of Family Tree Magazine), and Paula Sassi (Certified Graphologist). Geni Podcast did a live episode … Continue reading →

Genealogy Jokes and Funnies

Any genealogist knows that they have just as good of a sense of humor as anyone else. However, people who are not genealogists may unfairly view genealogists as dry and boring due to the amount of time that they spend researching and checking facts. Here are a few genealogy jokes and quips from around the web that will have everyone, genealogists and non – genealogists alike, roaring with laughter. Perhaps non – genealogists will see how funny genealogy jokes are and realize that underneath the serious and meticulous nature of a genealogist there is definitely plenty of room for humor. … Continue reading →

Why Do You Care So Much?

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Genealogy research can come with some strange side effects. It makes time move much faster than you would expect it to, as you are absorbed into your research. It makes you interested in hanging out in graveyards. The most bizarre side effect of genealogy is that many genealogists start to develop emotional attachments towards ancestors who died long before the genealogist was ever born. Why do you care so much? The actor and comedian Ricky Gervais said what I think are very interesting comments about genealogy. He had been asked to be on the UK version of the “Who Do … Continue reading →

What Genealogy Can Teach Children

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Those who truly love a certain subject or hobby usually enjoy talking about it to other people. If genealogy is your favorite activity, then you may find it both fun and inspirational to show your children a little bit about what you like about genealogy. There are many academic lessons that tie nicely into aspects of genealogy. Genealogy itself could be a great subject to be taught as part of a homeschooling curriculum. Genealogy is the study of your relatives, your ancestors, your family. These people are all related to your children, as well. Children may become really interested in … Continue reading →

Reasons Why You Should Join A Genealogy Group

Are you part of a genealogy group? Sometimes, it can be nice to be around a whole group of people who all share the same interest that you do. If you have considered becoming part of a genealogy group, but have been hesitating, perhaps it is time for you to participate in one. There are many reasons why you should consider becoming a part of a genealogy group. October is Family History month. Genealogy is all about learning more about your relatives and ancestors. October is the perfect month to join a genealogy group! It might be exactly the excuse … Continue reading →

What to Bring When You Visit A Cemetery

Has your genealogy research made you want to visit a cemetery or graveyard? Genealogists, as a group, tend to be very interested in cemeteries, especially older ones. Visiting one is a good way to get some confirmation about an ancestor’s birth or death date. In addition to following some “common sense” guidelines that you should be aware of before you visit a graveyard, you also need to know what to bring with you. Here is a quick checklist of what you should bring and why you may need it: Bring a friend with you. Cemeteries have a tendency to be … Continue reading →

Great Reasons to Start Working on Genealogy

Everyone has their own reasons for why they have selected genealogy as their hobby. For some people, it is an innate interest in history that drives them to learn more about their ancestors. Perhaps you have a genealogist in your family, whose research has inspired you to do some digging of your own. Or, maybe you are one of the people who simply finds genealogy interesting and cannot get enough of it. Not everyone automatically finds genealogy to be a satisfying pastime, however. In part, I think this is because most people only have a vague idea about what genealogy … Continue reading →