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  • Have a family historian on your Christmas gift list? No problem! Use this list of genealogy themed stocking stuffer ideas.
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    Gift Guide to Genealogy Stocking Stuffer Ideas

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    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 – A good magnifying glass is so helpful when reading those old documents. I personally prefer one with a light incorporated. Genealogy…

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    Gift Guide For Coffee Lovers

    September 8, 2017

    Researching Genealogy Records Of Your Poor Ancestors

    February 26, 2015
    Becoming a genealogy volunteer is a great genealogy tip to help you jump start your genealogy research and learn new record sets and strategies to use in your research. #genealogy #areyoumycousin #genealogytips #familyhistory

    31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Volunteer!

    July 1, 2018
  • Your Genealogy Gift Guide for the Holidays - Let's help each other out. Enjoy these great gift ideas for the genealogist in your family!
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    Your Genealogy Easy Gift Guide for the Holidays

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      November had not arrived yet when I noticed the Christmas decorations going up at local shopping centers and inside stores.  Already the pressure of Christmas shopping had begun. Even as we approach Black Friday, I’m not ready. You? Let’s help each other out. I’m going to share some great family history themed gifts for your family and also some gift ideas to put on your Christmas wish list. [Help your family out and just send them a link to this post!] If there is another genealogist in the family, I’ll help you find that perfect gift. Genealogy Gift Guide for the Holidays Genealogy Software Most genealogists are techies to…

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    A lot of genealogy talk is happening at the NGS 2017 Family History Conference. I'm sharing some "genealogy gleanings" and thoughts from Day 1 of the conference in the video below.

    Genealogy Gleanings From NGS 2017 Family History Conference – Part 1

    May 11, 2017
    Find evidence of your ancestors and boost your genealogy research and family history by exploring community and church cookbooks. #genealogy #familyhistory #areyoumycousin #ancestry

    31 Days of “Out of the Box” Genealogy Tips – Cookbooks!

    July 29, 2018
    Tracking down our female ancestors requires thinking "outside the box".  Always focusing on her may not yield the desired results.  By taking our focus off of our female ancestor, we can be sure of exhausting all possibilities of finding her in the records.

    Tracing Female Ancestors Through A Child’s Records

    March 6, 2018
  • Tuesday's Genealogy Tip

    Tuesday’s Genealogy Tip – Newspaper Society Pages

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    Have you checked the society pages for your ancestors?

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    Your ancestors' yearbooks can be a genealogical gold mine as you learn more about their lives. Enjoy these tips for finding ancestors' yearbooks.

    Tuesday’s Genealogy Tip – Where to Find Your Ancestor’s Yearbooks

    September 27, 2016
    Did your ancestors move around? If so, improve the efficiency of your genealogy research by creating your own personalized genealogy research location guide.

    Tuesday’s Genealogy Tip – Create a Location Guide

    May 24, 2016
    Tuesday's Genealogy Tip - No Cousin is Too Distant

    Tuesday’s Genealogy Tip – No Cousin is Too Distant

    March 8, 2016
  • Use seasonal holiday records for your genealogy research to find your ancestors. You'll be surprised what you are overlooking! #genealogy #familyhistory #christmas
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    4 Types of Holiday Genealogy Records

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    The holidays are upon us. Despite all the rushing of the season, this is a fantastic time of year to research your genealogy and family history. Surprised? Sources and records were generated based on the holidays your ancestors celebrated. Gaining an understanding of their religious and secular celebrations of holidays is important in understanding where to find holiday themed records. I should note here that while most of these records revolve around the Christmas holidays, your ancestors of a different faith would have generated similar record based on their specific religious customs. 4 Types of Holiday Genealogy Records Oral Histories – The holidays are a popular time for creating oral…

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    Besides great recipes, did you know there is a wealth of genealogical information found in historical church and local cookbooks?

    How to Use Vintage Cookbooks in Your Genealogy Research

    December 1, 2014
    The 1880 US Federal census holds much information about your ancestor(s). Don't miss important clues to jumpstart your genealogy research. (And it's free online!)

    A Close Up Look At Researching The 1880 Census

    October 2, 2017
    Are family history clues hidden in your old family photos? Learn how to examine those photos for interesting details about your ancestors.

    Finding Hidden Clues In Old Family Photos

    April 23, 2015
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Wonderful Detailed Reports

“After both my parents died, I thought my links to my family history were lost forever. I turned to a genealogy website to try to track down information about my heritage, and found evidence that I qualified to be a Daughter of the American Revolution. Knowing that the official paperwork would require documentation of my ancestors, I turned to Lisa Lisson (no relation) for assistance. She helped track down the links between my Patriot ancestor and me, and helped me to submit my documents to become a Daughter of the American Revolution. Lisa also sent me wonderful detail-filled reports on different members of my family. I have built quite a collection of reprints of family history books based on the sources she found. Lisa’s reports and my book collection will be a resource for my young nephews when they get older and begin asking about where they came from. I can share stories of Puritans and farmers and witchcraft and Irish butchers and Indian raids and pioneers!” 

Kathleen L.

2016-09-05T15:10:44-05:00

Kathleen L.

“After both my parents died, I thought my links to my family history were lost forever. I turned to a genealogy website to try to track down information about my heritage, and found evidence that I qualified to be a Daughter of the American Revolution. Knowing that the official paperwork would require documentation of my ancestors, I turned to Lisa Lisson (no relation) for assistance. She helped track down the links between my Patriot ancestor and me, and helped me to submit my documents to become a Daughter of the American Revolution. Lisa also sent me wonderful detail-filled reports on different members of my family. I have built quite a collection of reprints of family history books based on the sources she found. Lisa’s reports and my book collection will be a resource for my young nephews when they get older and begin asking about where they came from. I can share stories of Puritans and farmers and witchcraft and Irish butchers and Indian raids and pioneers!” 
https://lisalisson.com/testimonials/wonderful-detailed-reports/

A Partner In Research

I have been a family history researcher for over 30 years ever since my father left me his notes on his family.   Since then I have worked with a number of other researchers who have helped me find good sources as I am a stickler for documentary proof of facts.
I consider myself very fortunate to have come in contact with Lisa Lisson.  She is diligent and clever about finding those small bits of data that connect people in obscure past records.  Beyond that, Lisa is a joy to work with, adaptable, insightful and flexible.  She takes a suggestion and works it into a plan of action adapted to my schedule and budget.  Above all she is honest about what is possible and prudent in terms of cost and results.   I have come to consider her a partner in my work.

Jim S.

2016-09-05T15:17:32-05:00

Jim S.

I have been a family history researcher for over 30 years ever since my father left me his notes on his family.   Since then I have worked with a number of other researchers who have helped me find good sources as I am a stickler for documentary proof of facts. I consider myself very fortunate to have come in contact with Lisa Lisson.  She is diligent and clever about finding those small bits of data that connect people in obscure past records.  Beyond that, Lisa is a joy to work with, adaptable, insightful and flexible.  She takes a suggestion and works it into a plan of action adapted to my schedule and budget.  Above all she is honest about what is possible and prudent in terms of cost and results.   I have come to consider her a partner in my work.
https://lisalisson.com/testimonials/a-partner-in-research/

Thank You!

Thank you for the great ideas and the incentive to get what photos we have identified. I know I have photos from that my grandmother saved that are not marked in any way and no one seems to know who they are. She didn’t share them during her lifetime, but they were found after she passed away.

Michelle T.

2016-09-05T15:25:58-05:00

Michelle T.

Thank you for the great ideas and the incentive to get what photos we have identified. I know I have photos from that my grandmother saved that are not marked in any way and no one seems to know who they are. She didn’t share them during her lifetime, but they were found after she passed away.
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