Tutorial: The Ancestry.com Member Directory
Researching our ancestors often requires collaboration from other researchers. Makes sense, doesn’t it? Have you had the experience of attending a genealogy event in person? If you have, then you know some of the best learning and inspiration comes from talking with other researchers. You compare notes. You share your successes and your brick walls. And often….. Your next research inspiration comes from something another researcher says. Outside of a conference, where do you find other genealogy researchers with the same interests or researching the same lines? How to Use the Ancestry.com Member Directory Note: Most of the large genealogy databases have a type of member directory to facilitate research…
Etsy Gift Guide for Genealogists
Have you discovered Etsy, yet? Etsy is an online selling community with a focus on handmade and vintage items. I particularly like being able to support small creative business owners. (I used to have an Etsy store once!) Here are some unique and creative gifts that would be perfect for the family historian or genealogist in your family. Really, these are perfect for anyone on your list. Custom Printed Tea Towel – Imagine these tea towels with your grandmother’s favorite recipe printed in her handwriting! What a perfect gift for the family historian or just the cook in your family. Custom Family Tree Ornament – Beautiful wooden Christmas ornament! It’s a…
How To Use WorldCat For Your Genealogy Research
Starting out in genealogy, I set out to learn more about my great grandmother Esther Richardson and the Richardson family of Pittsylvania County, VA. I was new to genealogy and loving every minute of the search for records. I also enjoyed connecting to other Richardson researchers. (I am so appreciative of their help!) One query into a Richardson forum returned an intriguing response. My Richardson family history was documented in a printed family history book titled The Collie Family of Pittsylvania County, Virginia: Their Scottish Origins, Relatives, and Descendants : Including Connecting Families of Cornwell, Jennings, and Richardson by Betty Cox Collie and Robert E. King. Unfortunately, the book was out…
Gift Guide to Genealogy Stocking Stuffer Ideas
Enjoy these Genealogy stocking stuffer gift ideas for the genealogist and family historian on your Christmas list. Find lots of options! Ever wonder what the genealogist in your family wants to find in their Christmas stocking? Finding the perfect genealogy stocking stuffer ideas can be tough. Here are 12 great ideas of what genealogists really want in a stocking on Christmas morning! Tree of Life Charm Necklace – A classic and a favorite, this is always a favorite! Genealogy Bracelet – Let your jewelry reflect your passion for genealogy. Flash Drives – Back up, back up, back up! Take away the worry of losing valuable research. Magnifying Glass with Light –…
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