August 2, 2024 Everybody’s genealogy journey is different. Many years ago, when I began the search for my family’s roots, I took classes to help me figure out how to proceed. The classes taught me that I should begin with myself and move backwards from there. They introduced me to various records such as censuses …
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Pioneer Day
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 …