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Comparing Genealogy Software Programs: Richard Wilson’s Comparison of Windows Programs

I recently wrote about Reviews of Genealogy software by Kessler, and while not a review, Richard Wilson has charts and information comparing Windows Genealogy Software Programs which makes the two resources a fascinating study in what is available, what people … Continue reading


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Need Serious Genealogy Help? Hire a Professional Genealogist

The Association of Professional Genealogists is one of the leading groups of serious, trained genealogists who helps those searching their past with their research works. They are genealogists for hire. The Association of Professional Genealogists has over 1,600 members who … Continue reading


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Random Genealogy: Online Genealogy Collaboration

Random Genealogy’s article on “Online Genealogy Collaboration” reviews several collaborative genealogy programs to help family members work together online to create and maintain their family history websites and genealogy data. They review The Next Generation of Genealogy Sitebuilding v5, PhpGedView, … Continue reading


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Genealogy and Copyright Rights

Kimberly Powell of About Genealogy asks and answers a good question: “Can You Copyright Your Family Tree?” One subject which is always good for a passionate discussion among genealogists is the issue of copyright laws as they pertain to genealogy. … Continue reading


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GENDEX Database Project: Connecting Genealogy Family Trees Online

Random Genealogy pointed me to the TNG Network – GENDEX Database project: I was always interested in the GENDEX Database project. Imagine all of the genealogy/family tree websites having a central index of names that you could search against, and … Continue reading


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Does Your Library Have a Genealogy Department? Do They Have a Genealogy Blog?

Ancestor Research Log is the Genealogy blog of the Plymouth District Library. The Columbus Public Library has the Columbus Public Library Genealogy and Local History blog. The Newberry Library of Chicago has a blog called The Newberry Library Genealogy News. … Continue reading


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Collaborative Genealogy: Programs to Help Families Work on Websites Together

Random Genealogy’s article on “Online Genealogy Collaboration” reviews several collaborative genealogy programs to help family members work together online to create and maintain their family history websites and genealogy data. They review The Next Generation of Genealogy Sitebuilding v5, PhpGedView, … Continue reading


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Tips on Finding Your Immigrant Ancestors on Passenger Lists

In Genealogy Roots Blog’s “Ports, Immigrants, and Passenger Records”, author Joe Beine lists the most popular ports used for immigrants arriving from overseas to American ports. He also explains how to find passenger lists and immigration lists: Beginning in 1820 … Continue reading


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Writing Your Family History Project Tips

Kimberly Powell of About Genealogy wrote an interesting article on the “5 Steps to Writing Your Family History”. Though titled “10 steps”, the article covers only five, but they are part of a very simple but solid plan for starting … Continue reading


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All the Cemetery Symbols Explained and Translated

Cemeteries and Cemetery Symbols is a fascinating blog which is “Exploring the meaning of cemetery symbols and other graveyard mysteries. For genealogy sleuths, taphophiles and goth kids.” For the genealogist fascinated with cemeteries and their symbolism, this blog is a … Continue reading


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