Vol. 23, No. 11 — March 15, 2018
How to Stay Motivated With Your Genealogy Research |
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Genealogy is a wonderful pastime and profession, and it can become a grand passion for many who are involved in it. However, even the most passionate of genealogists can become burned out or lose motivation. This usually happens if too many hours a day are spent doing nothing but genealogy, or if one stands too long in front of a brick wall. If this happens to you, don’t be concerned. It
happens to the best genealogists. All you have to do is get re-motivated, and it is easier than it sounds. Here are some vibrant tips on staying motivated with your genealogy research. Read More
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America’s First Ladies, #23 – Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison |
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Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison was the 23rd First Lady of the United States and a hard-working one at that. Though her health was never robust during her marriage, she took on many duties to make herself useful both before and during her tenure as First Lady. Here is her story. Read More
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Latest Genealogy Gold Podcast
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When it comes to Cherokee genealogy, there are more sources to use than the Dawes Rolls. Many think these rolls are the only source, but you are missing out on a lot of good information if you only use those. On today’s episode, I’ll give you some alternatives you can use to discover or confirm Cherokee ancestry.
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How to Plan Your Next Genealogy Trip |
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Even with the wealth of genealogical information available online these days, there is still no substitute for good, old-fashioned “field work” when it comes to finding your ancestors. For one thing, some genealogy records aren’t available online yet, and you must go to local courthouses, historical societies, and town archives to find them. Also, FindAGrave.com isn’t the be-all and end-all
of cemetery research… going to the actual cemetery where your ancestors are buried will reveal stones that haven’t been photographed for the Internet yet, and show you where these stones are in relation to each other, which can reveal family relationships.
Finally, there is nothing like walking in the footsteps of
your ancestors, seeing the towns where they lived, looking at things from their perspective, and maybe even finding the house where they resided (or where it used to be). These are the details that bring your ancestors to life again and tell you so much more about who they were as human beings than any name or date on a family tree ever could. These are the reasons you need to take genealogy research trips. Here’s how to plan your next one to make sure you get the most out of
it. Read More
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Who's Who in the Wars of the Roses |
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The fascinating history of England has seen many intriguing figures over the years, but some of the most captivating of these were during the period of the Wars of the Roses, or the English Civil War when two houses from the same family fought for the crown of England.
The Wars of the Roses was fought between the houses of York and Lancaster and lasted from the opening of hostilities in 1455 until 1485 when the Lancastrians secured a victory. It heralded the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the English Renaissance, as well as the founding of the Tudor dynasty, one of the most successful royal lines.
Now, in Who’s Who in the Wars of the Roses, you have the chance to learn about some of the most notable figures who participated in the war which shaped the way England was to be governed for hundreds of years.
From Henry VI and Elizabeth Woodville to Margaret of Anjou and the mystery of the Princes in the Tower, you will discover the stories behind these history-making people and the actions they took which helped to forge a nation and marked the beginning of an era of massive change. Download
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Answering the Question: What is Your Best Work? |
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What is your best work? It’s a question that you’ll hear a lot over the course of your photographic career. Friends and colleagues will ask this question, gallery owners or prospective clients will ask it. Most of all, you will find yourself asking this question all the time. Maybe even daily, as you go through photographs, create new works of art, and spend time refining portfolios,
collections or projects.
So how do you answer that question? This makes me think once again about that old aphorism, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Is it really even possible, with that thought in mind, to answer such a question? Let’s examine this thought and see what insights are to be
had. Read More
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