December 6, 2024 In December of 1867, Charles Fernelius began the journey that would change his life. His older brother Peter had emigrated from Sweden to America three years earlier. That fall Charles made the momentous decision to follow him. Many people emigrating from Sweden joined groups to make the big trip easier. Charles …
Revisiting Newspaper Subscriptions
November 29, 2024 Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com/ ) , Newspaper Archive (https://newspaperarchive.com/) and Genealogy Bank (https://www.genealogybank.com/) are the big three when it comes to subscription historic newspaper websites. If you haven’t looked at any of them recently, now is a good time to check them out. All three offer a free introductory period which means you can …
Genealogy Holiday Gifts
November 22, 2024 It’s the week before Thanksgiving. That means it’s time to think about holiday gifts, ready or not. If you’re a genealogist, it’s also a good time to think about sharing some of the genealogical wealth you’ve amassed. It’s probably too late to whip up a family history book this year, but …