September 27, 2024 If you have ancestors who arrived in the United States after the Civil War and before World War I, you’ve probably looked for their naturalization records. You may also have learned that these records are not always easy to find. There are several reasons for this. The earlier the naturalization record …
Beware of Online Family Tree Photos
September 20, 2024 Like most family historians, I’m always on the lookout for pictures of my ancestors. Periodically, I review online family trees in my continuing search. Websites such as Family Search, Ancestry.com, My Heritage, and many others all allow users to post their own trees, including pictures and other documents. Every time I …
Happy Birthday, Dad
September 6, 2024 Today is the 101st anniversary of my dad’s birth. He was born September 6,1923 in South Weber, Utah on his family’s farm. Life was very different when Dad was born. When it was time, the doctor showed up at my grandparents’ house for the delivery. There was no rush to the …