May 31, 2024 June is the perfect time for visiting cemeteries. Most genealogists go to honor their ancestors and to add possible new names to their family tree. However, during this season there’s another reason to visit cemeteries – especially old cemeteries. In the days before perpetual care, cemeteries were usually cared for by …
A Holiday for Genealogists – Memorial Day
May 24, 2024 This weekend is Memorial Day. I’ve always thought of Memorial Day as a genealogist’s holiday. Most years I make a trip to the cemeteries where my ancestors are buried to remember and honor them. One of my favorite parts is bringing flowers for family graves. If I knew the person myself, …
Finding Family in Social Histories
May 17, 2024 Fleshing out names and dates on your family tree with more personal information can be difficult. It’s especially difficult if your ancestors left no letters, journals, or diaries. Finding information on the female side of your family is often nearly impossible since they left fewer documents. Social Histories can help fill in …