When I first started digging into my family history online, the question I kept asking myself was, “Are there any good free genealogy websites?” Back then, my family was young, we were living paycheck to paycheck, and paying for a subscription just wasn’t something we could swing. As I looked for ways to keep my…
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Understanding Cousins: What ‘Once Removed’ Really Means in Family Relationships
My mom loved visiting family. Every few months, we’d load up the car and head “down country,” as she used to say, to the little farming town where most of our extended family lived. We’d stop for lunch at one cousin’s house, then spend the rest of the afternoon making the rounds — catching up…
Getting Started with Genealogy: A Beginner’s Guide
Genealogy can be a deeply rewarding pastime. As a beginner, you might find yourself overwhelmed by the vast amount of information and resources available. But fear not; this beginner’s guide is here to help you embark on your genealogical journey with confidence and excitement. What is Genealogy? Before we dive into the specifics, let’s start…
What is Genealogy?
Have you ever been asked, What is Genealogy? I thought it to be a rather odd question. I thought everyone knew what genealogy was, however in recent days, I have been asked that very question. So here is a description of genealogy, and how you can start your genealogy research. What is Genealogy? Genealogy is…
How to Make a Family Tree in Word?
A family tree is a descriptive diagram that represents family relationships in the form of a chart. It is useful for establishing lineages in a traditional tree format that is easy to understand, even for children. Creating a family tree in Microsoft Word can be a great way to kickstart your journey in genealogy. The…
What is a Pedigree Chart in Genealogy?
When you decide to print your family tree, you will need to choose the type of family tree chart you would like to display. A pedigree chart is one of the most common and possibly one of the first types of genealogy charts you will encounter while creating your family tree. But how does it…
Genealogy Spring Cleaning
I have always complained that I don’t have enough time to work on my genealogy the way I would like. Things fall behind, tasks get put off, but now that my family is at home practicing social distancing, I have had a lot of time on my hands. One task I have been wanting to…
How to Start a Family Tree
Starting a family tree can be a rewarding project, but where do you begin? A lot of people think you can just dive in, put a lot of names on a tree and like magic you have a complete family tree. Unfortunately, genealogy is not that simple. There are countless hours involved, weeding through endless…
Learn How to do Genealogy
Like any project you start, you don’t start out knowing how to do genealogy. There is learning and research, trial and error. But if you are a beginner and want to know how to start your family tree, there are a lot of ways available to learn how to do genealogy. Free Genealogy Learning Learning…
Are cousins immediate family?
If your family is like mine, it’s a hodgepodge of biological family with friends that you consider a part your family. I have a few friends that I am closer to than some of my own blood relatives and often tell them that they were they best family I could have ever handpicked. Unfortunately, even…