Family Trees

Tintypes are a very early type of antique photograph dating back to the late 19th century. They were originally created by coating specially made tin plates with a light sensitive emulsion. ...

Doing genealogy research can seem daunting at first, especially if you’ve never done it before. The good news is that there is so much information online today that it’s easier than ever to find...

Many people from predominantly white or African-American families believe they have Native American Indian ancestry, whether recent or distant. Some people are certain of the ancestry but need...

German Americans are the biggest known ethnic group living in the United States today. Approximately 47 million Americans can trace back their family trees to Germany and its former territories,...

Have you ever wondered where your last name came from? What its meaning is? What your Family Crest looks like? I did. Here are a few tools that I used to find out more about my family name and...

The National Genealogy Society (America) states, "Family history is now the second most popular hobby in the United States, after gardening." If you are one of the millions of people...

Creating a family tree is crucial for many people. There are many sites that you can sign up with to begin your journey. However, theses sites normally require monthly fees. Making a PowerPoint...

Finding your distant cousins in England or Scotland is more difficult than you might imagine, especially if your ancestors sailed over several centuries ago. But don't be daunted--with the dawn of...

Genealogy is just one of the many aspects of our lives that is moving online. A family tree used to be an ink or colored drawing on a piece of paper. Now, tech-savvy families have made theirs into...

When you write your family history, you are really writing a family novel. Rather than just recording facts, explore your genealogy and imagine what life was like for your ancestors. A good family...

The first few steps in the search through a family's genealogy can be easier with the use of the Internet by ways of instant communication. Very commonly, however, the search can come to a...

Once you have your basic parental information, researching public records can confirm and aid in finding additional information.

A genealogy search marks the beginning of a private adventure into your own history. You'll find delightful surprises, family secrets and heartaches. The treasures you find can be enjoyed by...