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Everything You Need to Know About the NEW MyHeritage Photo Repair
Old damaged photos in your collection? Use the MyHeritage Photo Repair tool to repair and enhance your old family photos. You’ve found your grandmother’s photo only to discover it has cracks, scratches or worse. Is there anything you can do? I have good news! Yes, you can repair digital copies of your ancestor’s photo using the NEW MyHeritage Photo Repair. They’ve partnered once again with De-Oldify to grow their suite of photo enhancement options. It’s brand new, and is a perfect complement to MyHeritage’s other tools for colorization, photo enhancement and animation. [Okay, I’ll admit I’m still struggling with the animation feature. It takes me back to when I was…
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How To Walk Where Your Ancestors Walked: Take a Walking Heritage Tour!
***Please note that this post contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission if you decide to purchase a product/service. This does not cost you extra. Be assured I only recommend products/services that I use and think you would like too. Read mydisclosure policy andprivacy policy. Walking tours – virtual and in-person – give you the opportunity to walk where your ancestors walked and connect through stories and history. I am a traveller, and I love nothing better than to find local walking tour companies offering unique tours of their city. It’s a great way to learn about the local culture and history from enthusiastic guides. My husband…
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Expert Tips for Your Next Genealogy Research Trip
Find expert tips for getting the most out of your genealogy research trip. Where to go, what to take and how to save money! I am a planner. I love to make lists. Research lists. Repositories to visit lists. Records to research lists. What to take on a research trip lists. Places to travel lists. Grocery lists. You get the picture. In the spirit of list making, I’m sharing expert tips with you for your next genealogy trip. What Type Of Genealogy Trip Will You Take? The Purely Genealogy Research Trip Will you be taking a purely genealogy research trip? Will it be local and close by or will you…
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How To Evaluate Your Ancestor’s Tombstone
Are you missing clues in the cemetery to your ancestors? Learn how to analyze an ancestor’s tombstone and find more genealogy records. As a genealogy researcher, I love cemetery research. [My children think I’m nuts!] Still, on-the-ground research in the cemetery where your ancestor(s) is buried can provide valuable information for your future genealogy research. In this post, we will look specifically at the tombstone. As part of your cemetery research, analyzing your ancestor’s tombstone is crucial. Cemetery Terminology Is there a difference between a gravestone, tombstone and a headstone? Yes. And no. Today, we used use the those three terms interchangeably, but that hasn’t always been the case. Originally,…
