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Can DNA Really Solve Family Mysteries?

In an article on MSNBC called “DNA Solves a Family Mystery”, author Matt Crenson tells of how modern DNA testing has helped to solve the mysteries about his great-grandfather’s history. It also includes some rather stunning information on what DNA … Continue reading


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Ethnic Groceries: Step Back in Time with Your Ancestors’ Food

Slashfood, a blog on food and cooking, asks “Are There Ethnic Grocery Stores in Your Neck of the Woods?” I thought it was just in my neck of the woods that small ethnic grocery stores were the place to go … Continue reading


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Bringing the Past Alive in Historical Gardens

According to a press release announcement from the UK National Archives, “Germinating History: 200 year old seeds spring to life”, is exciting news for biologists as well as genealogists: Against all expectations, seed scientists from the Millennium Seed Bank at … Continue reading


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Online Census Images: Ancestry.com or Heritage Quest – Which One is Better?

The Plymouth Library Genealogy Blog pointed me to Everton Publishers Genealogy Blog examines “Which to Use? Ancestry.com or HeritageQuest for the Best Census Images” for researching genealogy census reports online. …So to make a long story short – today we … Continue reading


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The Master Genealogist: Tips for Sources, Citations, and Credits

In genealogy, sources are complicated. This is putting it mildly. Every bit of information you gather in your family history research must be documented with where you found it, and where it resides after you found it. It also helps … Continue reading


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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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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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