In the past, genealogy has been stereotyped as a hobby for the older generation; the mere mention of the word would bring to mind images of a white-haired grandmother flipping through dusty volumes of census indexes and faded microfilms. But with the advent of the internet, genealogy has grown into a popular hobby that attracts […]
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Shopping for Christmas/holiday gifts for the genealogist is easy and can meet a variety of price ranges. Most genealogists from the beginner to one who has been researching for years appreciate gifts tailored for their needs. Here are 10 holiday gifts ideas for the genealogist: 1. Subscription to an Online Research Service. Every genealogist wants […]
My great aunt was the oldest-living relative on my father’s side of the family, so I assumed she would be a wealth of handed-down stories. Quite the character, she had been married three times (Two of her husbands committed suicide). Aunt Jane, age 86, still wore all three bands on her wedding ring finger. When […]
Maybe it’s better to start talking about your family, well of course your family! If you have surviving elderly parents and their memory is still relatively good, an interview with prepared questions can help you cover years of family history in a few hours — as well as give them a chance to reminisce. Plus, […]