Census records may be the single most utilized search tool online for family tree research.  From 1930 back to the founding of the country, the records of every census are available online.  By using census records you may be able to trace your family tree back to when your ancestors first came to this country, […]

For anyone into genealogy there is nothing more frustrating than doing hours and sometimes day’s worth of research only to find that you have been looking at bad information or even in the wrong family. It is a problem that plagues everyone who has ever dabbled in genealogy and one that you should try to […]

As summer dwindles and winter approaches, energy prices edge upward across the country causing electricity bills to skyrocket.  Consumers can cut their energy use and save money with high efficiency air conditioners and other efficient appliances.  There are several tips to help cut electricity costs, including planting shade trees and shrubs around your house, especially […]

Deciding to create a family genealogy requires knowing where to search and how to find accurate information.  One of the problems that will occur when recording family history is finding leads that do not hold true about your history.  Because of this, it is important to know when you have a true lead in your […]

Family mementoes can be a useful tool in your ancestral search.  You can use just about anything that has been passed down from an earlier generation.  One of the most common things to use is a family bible.  Many family bibles have family names, children’s names, family churches and a host of other information.  Sometimes […]

Using church records to trace genealogical information is a great resource that is rapidly being discovered by those who are tracing their family tree information.  Your church or the church that your family belonged to in the past may have extensive records.  Many do.
The most well known church records for genealogy research are those of […]

Why should you research death records?  Death records are an important source of information for any serious genealogy student.  Commonly death records can be found in the county courthouse, or in newspaper archives of obituaries.  They will include information on the deceased such as parents, siblings, children, spouse, when and where married, where the deceased […]

Vital statistics can provide priceless information when doing genealogy research.  The pieces of information they can provide that can prove essential are:
Birth
Marriage
Death
And birth of children
Here’s how to use these pieces of information effectively.  In researching an ancestor that you know lived in a particular state, checking his birth record will give a complete name and […]

Scan and Enlarge Hard to Read Documents
Before writing any genealogical inquiry that is going to be turned into any official place, such as the Census bureau or the Bureau of Indian Affairs, it is best to make sure you have all your chickens in a row so to speak.  You need to make sure beyond […]

Getting your kids involved in researching your ancestral history is a great way to bond with your kids as well as teach your kids about your family history.  It also gives the parents time to spend quality time with their kids.  It can be a fun and entertaining project. 
Start by writing down your own name, […]