Articles related to "Genealogists"
Hiring a Professional Genealogist
There is no shame in admitting that you need professional help with your genealogy studies. Hiring a genealogist can help you get past those brick walls.
professional genealogist • hiring a professional genealogist • genealogy • professional genealogy • hiring a genealogist
There is no shame in admitting that you need professional help with your genealogy studies. Hiring a genealogist can help you get past those brick walls.
professional genealogist • hiring a professional genealogist • genealogy • professional genealogy • hiring a genealogist
Free Genealogy Websites
People who do family history research as a hobby or a profession are called genealogists, and genealogy is becoming a popular hobby. Some websites help keep costs down.
free genealogy help • findagrave • rootsweb.com • usgenweb.com • family history centers
People who do family history research as a hobby or a profession are called genealogists, and genealogy is becoming a popular hobby. Some websites help keep costs down.
free genealogy help • findagrave • rootsweb.com • usgenweb.com • family history centers
Becoming a Certified Genealogist
If you are serious about your genealogy skills and research, and are thinking about becoming a professional, the first step is getting certified.
genealogical certification • certified genealogists • professional genealogists • becoming a professional genealogist • getting genealogical certification
If you are serious about your genealogy skills and research, and are thinking about becoming a professional, the first step is getting certified.
genealogical certification • certified genealogists • professional genealogists • becoming a professional genealogist • getting genealogical certification
Interview with a Genealogist
Writers who are researching a biography or writing a family memoir will need to dip into the world of genealogy. Suite 101 discusses this with a professional genealogist.
charles hughes • progenealogists • genealogy • family history • biography research
Writers who are researching a biography or writing a family memoir will need to dip into the world of genealogy. Suite 101 discusses this with a professional genealogist.
charles hughes • progenealogists • genealogy • family history • biography research
RESEARCHING FUNERAL HOMES
tips on finding genealogical information at funeral homes
funeral homes • genealogical research • genealogist • burial place
tips on finding genealogical information at funeral homes
funeral homes • genealogical research • genealogist • burial place
Best Genealogy Resources for Beginners
Before diving into the World Wide Web, genealogists start with basic family information. Only then can the family tree begin to grow, with carefully chosen resources.
genealogy resources • ancestry.com • roostmagic.com • church of jesus christ of latter-day saints • pcmagazine
Before diving into the World Wide Web, genealogists start with basic family information. Only then can the family tree begin to grow, with carefully chosen resources.
genealogy resources • ancestry.com • roostmagic.com • church of jesus christ of latter-day saints • pcmagazine
Gifts for Genealogists
If you know someone who is researching their family tree, then getting them a gift this Christmas should be a breeze. Here are a few gift ideas.
genealogy gifts • gifts for genealogists • gift ideas • genealogy christmas ideas • genealogy gift ideas
If you know someone who is researching their family tree, then getting them a gift this Christmas should be a breeze. Here are a few gift ideas.
genealogy gifts • gifts for genealogists • gift ideas • genealogy christmas ideas • genealogy gift ideas
Choosing a Scanner for Genealogy
Computer equipment can be an asset when keeping your genealogy records. Getting a scanner can really help you keep your many old photos and documents handy and accessible
scanners for genealogy • genealogy scanners • choosing a scanner • scanners • equipment for genealogy
Computer equipment can be an asset when keeping your genealogy records. Getting a scanner can really help you keep your many old photos and documents handy and accessible
scanners for genealogy • genealogy scanners • choosing a scanner • scanners • equipment for genealogy
Top Five Genealogy Mistakes
Although building your family tree can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor, there are some common pitfalls that unwary beginners can face.
genealogy • genealogy research • genealogy mistakes • family tree • public records
Although building your family tree can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor, there are some common pitfalls that unwary beginners can face.
genealogy • genealogy research • genealogy mistakes • family tree • public records
1700s Births in York, Maine
Birth records for the 1700s in York, Maine were arranged by family groups when transcribed by genealogist Lester MacKenzie Bragdon more than 50 years ago.
birth records • york maine • york birth records • genealogist • family researchers
Birth records for the 1700s in York, Maine were arranged by family groups when transcribed by genealogist Lester MacKenzie Bragdon more than 50 years ago.
birth records • york maine • york birth records • genealogist • family researchers
Genealogy Software
Most genealogy programs offer the same basic features, but you might need to shop around to find the one with the right bells and whistles for your research.
genealogy software • genealogy programs • genealogy software programs • choosing a family tree program • family tree software
Most genealogy programs offer the same basic features, but you might need to shop around to find the one with the right bells and whistles for your research.
genealogy software • genealogy programs • genealogy software programs • choosing a family tree program • family tree software
18th Century Births in York, Maine
Many of these birth records from the 1700s in York, Maine give a maiden name for mothers to assist genealogists in their family research.
birth records • york maine • york birth records • genealogists • family research
Many of these birth records from the 1700s in York, Maine give a maiden name for mothers to assist genealogists in their family research.
birth records • york maine • york birth records • genealogists • family research
Genealogy New Year's Resolutions
Time to energize your family tree research, and make some promises to yourself to get moving and do all those things you keep putting off.
genealogy • genealogy resolutions • new years resolutions for genealogy • new years resolutions for genealogists • genealogy new years resolutions
Time to energize your family tree research, and make some promises to yourself to get moving and do all those things you keep putting off.
genealogy • genealogy resolutions • new years resolutions for genealogy • new years resolutions for genealogists • genealogy new years resolutions
Vital Records of York, Maine in 1700s
These York County, Maine, vital records, arranged by family unit and beginning in the early 1700s, are extremely helpful to family researchers because of the format.
vital records • york maine • york vital records • genealogists • family researchers
These York County, Maine, vital records, arranged by family unit and beginning in the early 1700s, are extremely helpful to family researchers because of the format.
vital records • york maine • york vital records • genealogists • family researchers
Watch for Genealogy Scams
Not everyone in the genealogy business is worth dealing with. There are plenty of scams, hoaxes and bad deal out there. Be aware of these common ones.
genealogy hoaxes • genealogy scams • family tree scams • useless genealogy offers • family history books
Not everyone in the genealogy business is worth dealing with. There are plenty of scams, hoaxes and bad deal out there. Be aware of these common ones.
genealogy hoaxes • genealogy scams • family tree scams • useless genealogy offers • family history books
Genealogy and the World Wide Web
Professional genealogist Charles Hughes gave Suite 101 an interview to discuss the place of the internet in genealogy research.
charles hughes • progenealogists • biography research • family memoir research • internet research skills
Professional genealogist Charles Hughes gave Suite 101 an interview to discuss the place of the internet in genealogy research.
charles hughes • progenealogists • biography research • family memoir research • internet research skills
RESEARCHING YOUR AFRICAN-AMERICAN ROOTS
resources to overcome your brickwalls
african-american genealogy
resources to overcome your brickwalls
african-american genealogy
Free Genealogy Resources on the USGenWeb Project
The USGenWeb is a free genealogy website whose resources include vital records; obituary, Bible & cemetery transcriptions, local photos & histories; court & land records.
usgenweb • free genealogy websites • genealogical resources • online genealogy research • vital records online
The USGenWeb is a free genealogy website whose resources include vital records; obituary, Bible & cemetery transcriptions, local photos & histories; court & land records.
usgenweb • free genealogy websites • genealogical resources • online genealogy research • vital records online
Russian Genealogy
Your search for Russian ancestors may be a difficult one, but more and more resources are slowly appearing for online genealogy research in Russia.
russian genealogy • soviet genealogy • researching russian genealogy • finding russian ancestors • russian ancestry
Your search for Russian ancestors may be a difficult one, but more and more resources are slowly appearing for online genealogy research in Russia.
russian genealogy • soviet genealogy • researching russian genealogy • finding russian ancestors • russian ancestry
Finding Civil War Ancestors
Most American families will have at least one relative associated with the Civil War. Researching military records can provide much information.
civil war • genealogy • family tree • civil war • union
Most American families will have at least one relative associated with the Civil War. Researching military records can provide much information.
civil war • genealogy • family tree • civil war • union
DNA Testing Locates Ancestors by Surname
Where does my family come from? Thanks to DNA testing, that answer is within grasp. Many are using DNA tests to trace the origin of North American ancestors.
dna testing locates ancestors • dna contains biological message from ancestors • dna tests trace ancestors' origins • dna testing is by surname • families have ancestral haplotypes
Where does my family come from? Thanks to DNA testing, that answer is within grasp. Many are using DNA tests to trace the origin of North American ancestors.
dna testing locates ancestors • dna contains biological message from ancestors • dna tests trace ancestors' origins • dna testing is by surname • families have ancestral haplotypes
RECORDING FOR THE FUTURE
how and why to document your research
genealogical record keeping • family stories • family interviews • genealogy • records
how and why to document your research
genealogical record keeping • family stories • family interviews • genealogy • records
John McCain's Ancestry: Scotch-Irish Dominance
McCain's list of ancestors is a bit ho-hum, with nearly monolithic Scotch Irish dominance and none of the links to famous statesmen Obama counts as kin.
john mccains's scotch irish ancestry • obama mccain lineages • presidential pedigrees • mccain admirals • mccain revolutionary war soldiers
McCain's list of ancestors is a bit ho-hum, with nearly monolithic Scotch Irish dominance and none of the links to famous statesmen Obama counts as kin.
john mccains's scotch irish ancestry • obama mccain lineages • presidential pedigrees • mccain admirals • mccain revolutionary war soldiers
WHERE DO I START?
Beginner's lessons (and great review for the experienced)
beginning genealogy • genealogy • lessons
Beginner's lessons (and great review for the experienced)
beginning genealogy • genealogy • lessons
A NEW YEAR OF GENEALOGY
Start the New Year with some genealogy resolutions.
gennewbie • family stories • genealogy • family • scrapbooks
Start the New Year with some genealogy resolutions.
gennewbie • family stories • genealogy • family • scrapbooks
Identity Theft
Publishing personal facts in an online family tree may put your relatives at risk for identity theft. Or is the threat more of an urban legend?
identity theft • identity theft and genealogy • family tree identity theft • stealing personal information • stealing identity
Publishing personal facts in an online family tree may put your relatives at risk for identity theft. Or is the threat more of an urban legend?
identity theft • identity theft and genealogy • family tree identity theft • stealing personal information • stealing identity
Scottish Family Tartans
The history of the famed Scottish tartans might not be what you expect, and you might have difficulty locating an authentic pattern for your family.
tartans • tartan patterns • history of tartan • scottish tartan • scottish plaid
The history of the famed Scottish tartans might not be what you expect, and you might have difficulty locating an authentic pattern for your family.
tartans • tartan patterns • history of tartan • scottish tartan • scottish plaid
Researching Slave Ancestors
Researching ancestors who were slaves can be one of the most challenging jobs a genealogist can undertake. It's not impossible, though.
slaves • slave history • slave ancestors • slave genealogy • civil war ancestors
Researching ancestors who were slaves can be one of the most challenging jobs a genealogist can undertake. It's not impossible, though.
slaves • slave history • slave ancestors • slave genealogy • civil war ancestors
How Obama Is Kin to 7 Presidents and 2 Kings
President Obama shares ancestors with seven other presidents and two kings, but so do thousands of Americans who descend from colonial families.
obama • obama ancestry • obama related to presidents • obama ancestors were kings • genealogical research
President Obama shares ancestors with seven other presidents and two kings, but so do thousands of Americans who descend from colonial families.
obama • obama ancestry • obama related to presidents • obama ancestors were kings • genealogical research
CHILDREN AND GENEALOGY
Getting your children involved in genealogy
children's genealogy • genealogy for kids • web sites
Getting your children involved in genealogy
children's genealogy • genealogy for kids • web sites
EXPLORING KINDRED KONNECTIONS
a place to find cousins
gedcoms • gedcom database • gedcom research • ancestral files
a place to find cousins
gedcoms • gedcom database • gedcom research • ancestral files
FARAWAY COUSINS
researching our ancestors' country of origin
ancestors • genealogy • research • country
researching our ancestors' country of origin
ancestors • genealogy • research • country
Help in Beginning Immigrant Research
If you are thinking about tracing your ancestors' back to their country of origin, here are some sites to provide basic knowledge of the process.
immigrants • immigration
If you are thinking about tracing your ancestors' back to their country of origin, here are some sites to provide basic knowledge of the process.
immigrants • immigration
Adoption and Genealogy
Adoptions can create a challenge in your genealogy research, but it's not an impossible brick wall. There are ways to find out more about birth relatives.
adoption and genealogy • adoptive family trees • adoption family trees • adoptive genealogy • adoption genealogy
Adoptions can create a challenge in your genealogy research, but it's not an impossible brick wall. There are ways to find out more about birth relatives.
adoption and genealogy • adoptive family trees • adoption family trees • adoptive genealogy • adoption genealogy
Publishing Your Family Tree
Get your genealogy out of your computer and onto your bookshelf. Custom printing companies offer you the chance to have your family tree immortalized on paper.
genealogy • family tree printing • publishing genealogy • publishing family tree • custom genealogy printers
Get your genealogy out of your computer and onto your bookshelf. Custom printing companies offer you the chance to have your family tree immortalized on paper.
genealogy • family tree printing • publishing genealogy • publishing family tree • custom genealogy printers
Family History Centers of the Church of the Latterday Saints
Obtaining genealogical records from Italy (or anywhere, really) can be somewhat frustrating. Luckily, the Church of the Latter Day Saints has copies of vital records from around the world... and they're willing to share with non-members!
mormon • church of the latter day saints • lds • italian • genealogy
Obtaining genealogical records from Italy (or anywhere, really) can be somewhat frustrating. Luckily, the Church of the Latter Day Saints has copies of vital records from around the world... and they're willing to share with non-members!
mormon • church of the latter day saints • lds • italian • genealogy
Our Heroes
Where your ancestors American heroes? Brave Canadians? Here are a selection of resources that can help you find out, both on and off the internet.
medal of honor • purple heart • swarthout • swartout • genealogy
Where your ancestors American heroes? Brave Canadians? Here are a selection of resources that can help you find out, both on and off the internet.
medal of honor • purple heart • swarthout • swartout • genealogy
SEARCHING FOR DISTANT COUSINS PART II - LETTER WRITING
tips on contacting cousins by mail
genealogical correspondence • letters • cousins
tips on contacting cousins by mail
genealogical correspondence • letters • cousins
Attending a Genealogy Event
There are plenty of great benefits from going to a genealogy conference or other event. These events are not just for the professionals.
genealogy events • genealogy conferences • attending genealogy events • family tree workshops • going to a genealogy event
There are plenty of great benefits from going to a genealogy conference or other event. These events are not just for the professionals.
genealogy events • genealogy conferences • attending genealogy events • family tree workshops • going to a genealogy event
BASIC RESEARCH: PART 1
tips on organizing your basic document research
genealogy record keeping • genealogy documentation
tips on organizing your basic document research
genealogy record keeping • genealogy documentation
Give Your Tree More Branches
There is a lot to be learned from those relatives that you have sitting around in your family tree, even those who are not directly your ancestors. Don't ignore cousins.
family tree research • genealogy • genealogical research • researching cousins • looking at complete family tree
There is a lot to be learned from those relatives that you have sitting around in your family tree, even those who are not directly your ancestors. Don't ignore cousins.
family tree research • genealogy • genealogical research • researching cousins • looking at complete family tree
How to Cite Your Sources
It's important to cite your sources, but also important to cite them correctly. These are the proper formats for recording your genealogy research findings.
cite your sources • how to cite sources • citing genealogy sources • citations • recording genealogy sources
It's important to cite your sources, but also important to cite them correctly. These are the proper formats for recording your genealogy research findings.
cite your sources • how to cite sources • citing genealogy sources • citations • recording genealogy sources
Maps For Our Far-Flung Ancestors
Sites to help you use and find maps
maps • genealogy • historical atlases • genealogy maps
Sites to help you use and find maps
maps • genealogy • historical atlases • genealogy maps
PRESERVING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS AND RECORDS
Tips on preserving your old photographs and documents.
photographs • preservation • documents preservation • genealogy
Tips on preserving your old photographs and documents.
photographs • preservation • documents preservation • genealogy
STEVE LACEY'S GENEALOGY GATEWAY TO THE WEB
help in finding the genealogical information you need
genealogical • steve lacey • genealogy • gateway • web sites
help in finding the genealogical information you need
genealogical • steve lacey • genealogy • gateway • web sites
SURNAME WEB - THE GENEALOGY WEB PORTAL
another way to link your family surnames to others reasearching the same names
surname web • surnames • links to surnames • surname search engines
another way to link your family surnames to others reasearching the same names
surname web • surnames • links to surnames • surname search engines
The Deserters - Hessian Mercenaries
A number of the early settlers that arrived in the Colonies did so as mercenaries hired by King George to fight the rebelious bunch. And some of them never went home!
mercenary • hessian • genealogy • family history • swarthout
A number of the early settlers that arrived in the Colonies did so as mercenaries hired by King George to fight the rebelious bunch. And some of them never went home!
mercenary • hessian • genealogy • family history • swarthout
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