Genealogy is one of those hobbies where the deeper you go, the more tangled things can get. I’ve chased the wrong “Robert Youmans” across three counties, saved documents I couldn’t find later, and even forgot to write down where I found things (rookie move, I know). Whether you’re brand new to family history or just…
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Why are Birth Certificates Important?
We all know how much you need your birth certificate. If you have ever needed to apply for anything such as a Social Security, a Passport, or even to sign up for school, you have needed your birth certificate to prove who you are. Birth certificates are also important to genealogist. With a birth certificate,…
The Remember Tree
I love this time of year. Leaves are falling, temperatures are dropping, and Halloween is fast approaching. Halloween has long been a favorite holiday in my family. For my kids, it was all about dressing up and getting candy. For my husband, it was about sneaking candy when the kids weren’t looking, and my mom…