February 14, 2025 I’ve written about online family trees in the past, but I think the topic is worth revisiting. Online family trees are one of my favorite sources of clues for genealogy research. These trees are readily available on paid and free genealogy websites ranging from Ancestry to Family Search to My Heritage. Anyone …
Lipton’s Noodle Soup and Vicks VapoRub
February 7, 2025 A generation or two ago, doctor’s visits weren’t as routine as they are now. Common illnesses such as colds and flu and communicable diseases like measles were treated with home remedies. Every family had its “go to” treatments. Some families swore by toddies made from hot water, honey and lemon juice. …
Free Newspaper Collections
January 24, 2025 Genealogists love old newspapers for good reason. Birth and marriage announcements can provide the framework of an ancestor’s life. Often, the only biographical information written about someone’s life appears in his obit. Other newspaper articles add context to local and national events that may have impacted someone’s life. Newspapers were published …