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Why Your Ancestor’s Occupation Matters To Your Genealogy Research
How your ancestors made a living impacted where they lived, who they associated with and what records their life generated. Learn the resources you can use as you explore your ancestor's occupations.
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How To Find and Use Historical Newspapers in Your Genealogy Research
Researching your ancestors in the newspapers has the potential to provide vital information on their lives. Learn where to find both free and paid newspapers resources for your genealogy research.
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Explore Your Culinary Heritage During Your Genealogy Tour
Discovering your culinary heritage provides insight into your ancestors’ lives and ethnic background. Find out what your ancestors ate. Food is a big part of our culture and heritage. Food unites us, and foods bond us. We may gather around a table as a family or we simply prepare and eat foods tradionally made in our families. Either food has a unique way of uniting family and friends. Think about the most important events or periods in your life- celebrations, losses, travels, transitions. A lot of those memories involve food, right? The foods we cook and eat tell stories of who we are and where we’ve been. The foods we…
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Medical Genealogy- Why Your Ancestor’s Health Mattered
An ancestor's medical history or cause of death can lead to potential family history clues. Learn what to look for and how to discover an ancestor's medical history and the impact on his or her life.