July 26, 2024 Genealogists like to connect with their ancestors in all sorts of ways. Some make the recipes that their great great-grandmothers made. Others enjoy displaying family artifacts such as photos, furniture and quilts. Still others visit the homesteads and houses where their ancestors lived. I’ve been known to do all the above, …
Courthouse Research
July 19, 2024 Like most genealogists, I spend much of my research time in front of a computer. With so many records available at the click of a button, it’s easy to forget that not everything can be accessed from your own desk. For example, local courthouses hold all sorts of important records that …
Using Colorized Photos
July 12, 2024 Periodically, I check online family trees for members of my family. Many online trees are available for free at websites such as Family Search, Ancestry and My Heritage. These trees are not static and change frequently. I often find new information and pictures on the various trees. It’s also a good way …