Category: Family History Research
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How To Organize Family History Research: A Comprehensive Guide
Genealogy research is not just a pastime; it’s a rigorous exercise in research. Whether you’re a professional genealogist or a passionate hobbyist, the role you assume is that of a researcher. As any experienced researcher knows, organization is not just beneficial; it’s essential. Unorganized records can quickly become an obstacle in your path, causing you…
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Simple Guide To Tracing Your 200-Year Family History
If your goal is to delve into your ancestral past, covering a timespan of at least 200 years, there are effective strategies you can employ to ensure a successful research journey. Nowadays, the abundance of digital tools at our disposal makes exploring your family’s history more accessible than ever. However, the starting point can often…
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Understanding Sister-in-Law And Other In-Laws Unveiling Family Connections
In family relationships, connections extend beyond the confines of direct bloodlines. When doing your genealogy, it is essential to understand all your connections. These connections, forged through marriage, create a complex tapestry of in-laws that significantly impact our understanding of familial bonds and heritage. Among the various in-law relationships, one that holds particular importance is…
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Finding Free Birth Records Search
If you’re looking for a birth record, it will depend upon whether or not the individual you’re looking for is now deceased or still living if you can find the record. Not all birth records are available to everyone. If you are looking to find the birth records of your ancestors, and they passed away…
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Valuable Lessons We Can Learn From Our Ancestors
One of the great blessings of genealogy is that we can learn many valuable lessons from our ancestors. When I genealogy, I have been amazed at how much I have learned from my ancestors that I never knew. Some of the valuable lessons that we can learn from our ancestors include perseverance, love, and sacrifice.…
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What Is The Difference Between An Ancestor And A Forefather?
When researching your family history, it can be unclear to know the difference between your ancestors and forefathers. These two words are used a lot interchangeably. An ancestor is someone you are remotely related to as a great grandparent; your parents or grandparents are not your ancestors, but they are your relatives. An ancestor can…