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…
Family Reunion Food Ideas -With Recipes
Food is a big part of a family reunion. These great recipes and food idea will help you plan your menu for a perfect family reunion.
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…
How Accurate is Ancestry DNA Matches?
There is no set number for the accuracy of an Ancestry DNA test because it’s a multi-step process. However, the accuracy for each of these steps can be determined independently. Keep reading to learn more about the different phases of Ancestry DNA matches (and their accuracy). Phase 1: Reading the DNA This is the first…
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…
Genealogy Tasks You Can Do From Home
With the COVID-19 virus confining so many of us to our homes, it is easy to forget what we could or should be doing during this time. I had a long list of tasks to do around my house up until it was recommended for us to stay home. Poof! Like magic, all of those…
What to Do with Boxes of Family Photos
We all have them. The random box of old family photos stored in a plastic tote or cardboard box that gets pulled out occasionally, looked at, and then put back in the closet. Can you look at the box of photos and know exactly what is there? Are the photos going to be in the…
How to Restore Old Photographs
One of the treasures from my genealogy collection that I hold dear to my heart is an old card photograph from 1912 of my grandmother as a baby. Her sweet smile shines through sepia tones as she sits patiently waiting for the photographer to take her picture. Luckily the picture has survived these many years…
Types of Old Photographs
When we look back at old family photos, the first things we usually notice are the people in the photos and how much they have changed through the years, but what about the photos themselves? Some, like the Cabinet Card may have a heavy cardboard type backing while other more recent photos are on a…