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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
