Genealogy Resources
You are getting started in the search for your ancestors and beginning to wonder, "Which genealogy resources do I need?" Well, that's why I'm here.
A large variety of genealogy resources ranging from general to specific are available to you. Resources might be one of the big genealogy databases. Or vital records found at the county government level. Or private collection papers. Or..... you get the idea.
Taking the time to learn what type of resources are available to you for your specific research project will make you a more efficient and successful researcher.
If you need someone to help you determine your best resources, I can help. CLICK here to check out my genealogy consultation services. The links below will also help you explore available resources.
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Can’t Find the Family Bible? 10 Places You May Not Have Looked
Can’t find the family Bible? Don’t miss out on vital genealogy records without checking these 10 places for your ancestor’s family Bible. The Family Bible. It is the one record genealogy researchers long to find. It can also be one of the most difficult of all genealogy records to find. Family Bibles were often kept within the family to record births, deaths and marriages. They are considered a primary resource since typically, the event was recorded at the time it happened. So, in a time period before formal birth or death records were recorded, the only accurate record of those dates could be in the family Bible. Ever opened up…
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10 FREE Social History Sites To Improve Your Genealogy Research
Explore these free social history and genealogy resources to find your ancestors, bring the family stories to life and connect with past generations. Social history is buzzing in the genealogy world these days. More and more genealogy researchers are understanding the importance of social history and how it applies to breaking down those genealogy brick walls. Or at least, knocking out a brick or two. 🙂 I lost my great grandfather for a time in the records. James Abe White of Surry County, NC does not appear in the 1930 U. S. Census. His wife Stella is listed as the head of the household. If you didn’t know better, you…
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How To Find NEW Records on the BIG Four (4) Genealogy Databases
Are you regularly checking the big four genealogy databases for newly added records? If not, you are missing out on potential clues to finding your ancestors. I missed some important genealogy clues early on in my genealogy research and wasted research time needlessly. Why? Because new records were added to the genealogy databases such as Ancestry.com and FamilySearch, and I did not know about those. Rookie mistake, right? I don’t want this to happen to you, my friend. Let’s Talk About the Genealogy Databases Genealogy researchers refer to FamilySearch, Ancestry, FindMyPast and MyHeritage as “The Big 4” in terms of genealogy databases. Genealogy databases in general will update regularly with…
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Genealogy Podcasts: Your Guide To the Best Genealogy Podcasts!
Genealogy podcasts are great resources for genealogy education on the go! Listen to a variety of genealogy topics while running your errands. I ran my first half marathon when I was 51 with the Genealogy Gems podcast by Lisa Louise Cooke in my ears the whole time! What’ more, I trained in the months leading up to the race with a variety of genealogy podcasts in my ears. Genealogy education + working out = Multi-tasking at its best! Podcasts are more popular than ever. According to Podcast Insights in 2020, podcast listeners can choose from over 850,000 shows. Comedy is the most popular category with education following in a close…
