April 24, 2026 Many libraries have special collections. These are non-circulating, rare or unique items such as manuscripts, photographs and books which are usually linked by topic or theme. Many special collections will be found as part of college or university libraries. Special collections can hold a wealth of information useful to genealogists. Unfortunately, …
A Trip to a County Courthouse
April 17, 2026 Genealogy research is easier than it used to be. Nowadays, it’s often possible to find published sources and even copies of original records online. I suspect that many new genealogists assume that everything they need to complete a genealogy project can be found online. While it’s true that there are amazing …
Don’t Stop Researching
April 10, 2026 I’ve always found it difficult to research more recent ancestors. The records that genealogists rely on are often sealed for this era. Birth and death records later than the 1950s are sometimes difficult to access because many states consider them private. Copyright issues frequently mean that helpful articles aren’t available digitally. …