Scrapbooking has been a popular hobby since the late 1800’s/early 1900’s in America. Your ancestor may have kept one. While it was typically a woman’s hobby, a good number of men did it, too, especially when it came to recording things that were important to them personally. Women were more likely to include things that were important to the family as well as themselves in their scrapbooks. Just like we do today, early scrapbooking enthusiasts put newspaper clippings, photographs, programs from important events, greeting cards, and other paper paraphernalia in their scrapbooks. Unlike the careful, acid-free scrapbooking that goes on today, scrapbooks of old were usually made using glue, tape, or other available adhesives. This means very old ones must be handled carefully...

One of the things you will come across frequently in genealogy is the concept of giving back to the community. The genealogical community is all about doing things for each other. You may have information on someone else’s family that they need and wouldn’t find without your generosity. It is said that whenever you do a genealogical good deed, it makes it more likely someone will do the same for you. Even if they don't, it still feels good to do. Here are nine ways you can volunteer in genealogy...