Family History

Over the years, we accumulated many photographs of family and friends. Our walls, shelves, mantels and albums are filled with pictures of our loved ones. You would like to put away a few...

Finding the origin of a surname can be interesting and educational. Surnames are fairly new in the large scheme of history, only having come about within the last 5,000 years, and were meant to...

The Wisconsin Historical Society has added more than 80 standard county histories to their website. The histories total about 56,000 pages and are being welcomed by genealogists, local historians,...

One of the biggest repositories of information in the history of world are the records held at the National Archives, a US government agency. In addition to preserving presidential papers, the...

Have you ever wondered where you come from? In this article I will show you how you can learn about and discover everything you need to know about your family history.

Family histories are living memorials for generations to come. Many people say they want to do a family history; however, too often they don't follow through. Do not put yours off. Tape or write...

If you need to know when someone passed on, there's an easy way to find a date of death without having to pay a commercial 'people find' service, purchase a death certificate, or subscribe to an...

There are many resources for finding your family history and although some cost money, some family history resources are completely free. Learn how to find your family history free so you can...

If you didn’t grow up around much extended family, or don’t know much about your family’s past or heritage, or if you have an interest to learn more about your ancestors. Here is some information...

Researching one's family tree is rewarding and can result in surprising discoveries and a renewed sense of self. There are established guidelines for how to draw a family tree diagram. These...

There are three assured ways to find free information and records in your genealogy search; family, the internet, and local libraries...

I took on a project a few years ago to transfer my parents' old reels of 8mm movies to DVD video. There are a few ways to transfer 8mm to DVD. I'll explain the best way, and the process I went...

Genealogy -- tracing your family history -- has never been easier or more fascinating. The internet has opened up a world of digital resources, and even the most casual researcher can find...

Have you ever wondered just who your ancestors were? Most of us have and believe it or not, a lot of free information is available to help find your ancestors online if you know where to locate it.

As a school project or family record, a family tree is a useful tool for visualizing the relationships within a family.

Researching one’s Irish ancestors can be a lengthy process, albeit a fun and exciting one, but if you follow these helpful hints and remain patient and thorough in your research, tracing your...

Aside from a few old photographs in an album, many of us know little about the people in old family photos. Genealogy research is one way to learn more about the history of a family. The challenge...

Ever wonder who your Ancestors are? Here is a simple way to chart your Ancestors for easy reference. It’s an informative tool to help teach your children who their direct line relatives are.

In the 1970's Alex Haley took us on his family journey that took him 11 years to research and write. His drive and determination gave us all a little curiosity as to what we might find in our...

We have all seen the plaster hand or foot plaques hanging on the walls in friends and families homes. A moment captured in time, a special milestone that can only be met once. Here is a recipe to...

Have you ever wanted to know about your family history. Who were your great-grandparents? Where did they live. Start today to learn about your family history.

Creating a family tree can either be a wonderful exercise to learn about your family history, or an essential task to gather information about a history of illness. This task can get complicated...

Have you ever wondered what your great-great grandmother or grandfather looked like? There is something so wonderful about looking on the face of an ancestor, previously known to you only by word...

You want to start tracing your family history and you don't know where or how to start. Here are a few simple tips and suggestions to help you begin.

Most large cemeteries are documented and the information accessible to genealogists. Finding your ancestors gets harder if they're buried in family plots in obscure locations. Here are ways to...

Have you ever wondered who you came from? What were you ancestors like? What did they do? Who did they marry? Where did they live? If the answer is yes, follow these few steps to finding out...

Almost none of us think we have the time to write down or preserve our family history. We all have a few stories passed down but often we feel doing more takes too much time. This article shows...

Your Social Security Number and related records are totally private...until you die! At that point, your record becomes part of a publicly available file known as the Social Security Death Index....

Where do you even begin in researching your family tree? Here are some simple steps to get started finding out about your ancestors.

There is a new tool for genealogy buffs. With the help of modern technology, you can learn about the migration patterns of your ancestors. This process involves simple DNA testing, which when...

A grandfather’s memories are priceless things that should be shared from generation to generation. Here’s a great and easy way to make your very own Grandfather’s Remembrance Book, something that...

A Find a Grave online memorial is the perfect way to honor an ancestor or recent family member who has died. By taking the time to post their biography, family history and a few pictures you can...

Locating next of kin can be very frustrating. Depending on the reason and nature of your seeking information the process and be long or short.

Have you ever wondered what was happening in the world when you were born? Even if you are not writing your autobiography or researching your family tree, you may find it interesting to dig up a...

Have you ever thought about your relatives that you didn't know? Like your great grandfather or great-grandmother. You can find out about your family easily and quickly if you follow these few...

Old cemeteries with stone grave markers can be beautiful places. The ornate marble and granite gravestones look like carved sculptures. These works of art have survived many years exposed to all...

Okay, you have known since you were a child that your great-uncle Lou stormed the beaches at Anzio in World War II, but Uncle Lou has been getting on in years and has long since misplaced his...

The Latter-day Saint Family History Library contains the largest collection of genealogical information in the world. The library, originally founded by the Genealogical Society of Utah in 1894,...

Your birth experience may not have been perfect, but it will always be an important part of your life. Writing a birth story ' even if nobody but you ever gets to read it ' is a wonderful way to...