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 …
Scandinavian Research
July 5, 2024 If you have Scandinavian ancestors, you’re lucky. Norwegians, Swedes and Danes have some of the best historical records available. They’re a bonanza for genealogists. This is because the countries of Scandinavia all had state churches. Everyone was a Lutheran – at least on paper. There were always nonconformists, but those folks …