20 Surprisingly Handy Stocking Stuffers for Any Genealogist

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 Vol. 22, No. 48 — December 6, 2017

 
20 Surprisingly Handy Stocking Stuffers for Any Genealogist
20 Surprisingly Handy Stocking Stuffers for Any Genealogist
With Christmas coming up, it is the perfect time to begin thinking about what to get for the genealogist in your life (or for yourself, if you are a genealogist and want to treat yourself well this holiday season). The good news is that there are plenty of excellent gifts for genealogists out there, and many of them are reasonably priced. In fact, there are some gifts for genealogists that are perfect to use as stocking stuffers, and will be just as welcome as any large, wrapped gift you could put under the tree.

Here are 20 surprisingly handy stocking stuffers for any genealogist...
 
Why You Should Incorporate Periodicals into Your Genealogy Research
Why You Should Incorporate Periodicals into Your Genealogy Research
Are you missing some important genealogical information you just can’t seem to find? If you’ve looked in all the usual places, and even some unusual ones, you may be frustrated that you still can’t find the information you need to make your family tree more complete and detailed. It’s an issue most genealogists encounter more than once in their research.

Just because you haven’t found the answer yet doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist somewhere. Have you looked into using periodicals in your research? These are an incredibly important, but woefully underutilized tool for genealogists. If you’re not using periodicals, you may be missing the exact information you’re seeking.

Here’s what periodicals are, where to find them, and how to use them to take your genealogical research to the next level...
 
Gustave Anjou: An Intriguing Career of Genealogical Fraud
Gustave Anjou: An Intriguing Career of Genealogical Fraud
Gustave Anjou (December 1, 1863 – March 2, 1942) is an infamous person in genealogical circles. If you haven’t heard of him yet, chances are you will at some point as you go over old genealogical records in your research. He is one of the most well-known genealogical fraudsters in the world. A self-described professional genealogist, he made up hundreds, if not thousands, of patently false pedigrees for those who wanted an impressive family tree to show off to colleagues and the community. One of his specialties, and what he did the most, was creating illustrious family backgrounds for his clients, full of historically prestigious and brag-worthy names, usually for clients who were looking for some upward mobility...
 
 
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11 Surprisingly Handy Stocking Stuffers for Photographers
11 Surprisingly Handy Stocking Stuffers for Photographers
Christmas is coming quickly. What are you getting for the photographers in your life? If you’re at a loss for ideas, then check out the following list. Fill their stockings with a selection of gifts that are not only meaningful but handy to have around. Each of these items are things that nearly any photographer will find invaluable!
 
 
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