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31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Genealogy Wikis
July is completely focused on providing you with genealogy tips that are …..well,….”out of the box”. If you missed Day 1 in the “31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy” series, check it out here! (I’ll wait.) Now that you are caught up, let’s take a look at Day 2! DAY 2 – Explore Genealogy Wikis! What is a Wiki? As defined by Dictionary.com , a wiki is a website that allows anyone to add,delete, or revise content by using a web browser. Think of it as a type of crowd-sourcing on a particular topic. In our case, the topic is genealogy. Is everything on a wiki page – genealogy related or otherwise – 100% correct? No, it’s not always correct,…
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31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Volunteer!
July is completely focused on providing you with genealogy tips that are …..well,….”out of the box”. What is an “out of the box” genealogy resource? I’m so glad you asked! An “out of the box” genealogy resource is that record set or that strategy that goes beyond traditional research methods. So…. Every single day (yes, every day!) for the entire month, you will find a new genealogy tip right here. Let’s get started! DAY 1 – Become a Genealogy Volunteer! Have you considered volunteering for a local genealogical society, archives or local event? Your research time is limited. I understand that. But consider the benefits of volunteering your time… You…
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3 Powerful Time-Saving Tips for Successful Genealogy Research
This post contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure policy here. Genealogy research is time consuming. No one will dispute that. Part of the problem is us, though. (Notice I’m including myself here, too.) We fail to make the best use of our time while researching. Let’s take a closer look at how we can save time and be more productive researchers. 3 Powerful Time-Saving Tips for Successful Genealogy Research! 1. Use a Timer! Now I know this seems very simplistic, but that’s why a using a timer works! Do you only have 20 minutes to research? Set the timer for 20 minutes. This does 2 things: You will not…
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Searching For Ancestors in the Catholic Heritage Archive at FindMyPast
Are you researching Catholic ancestors? The Catholic Heritage Archive at FindMyPast is THE resource to include in your genealogy research. When researching ancestors – particularly my brick wall ancestors, I turn to the religious records in the hope I can find them mentioned there. Sadly, many of my ancestors belonged to small rural churches which rarely kept records or the church records have long since been lost. Twice I tracked down church records only to discover the records had been removed to a church member’s home for safe keeping ….. only to be lost to fire! Twice! I sometimes find myself “jealous” of my genealogy friends with Catholic ancestors. Oh,…