Vol. 22, No. 15 — April 20, 2017
3 Genealogy Societies Every Serious Genealogist Should Join |
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Even if you just do genealogy casually, you should join a few genealogical societies in order to learn about the newest research collections, research methods, and to read stories of genealogical successes that can inspire you. If you do genealogy professionally or as a serious amateur researcher, you probably need to belong to several societies in order to keep on the cutting edge of the
profession/hobby. Whether you are a casual or professional/serious genealogist, these are the three genealogical societies you should definitely join, at a minimum. Everyone who does genealogy on any level should belong to these groups... Read More
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How to Preserve Ancient Documents |
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Every now and then in genealogy, you will acquire an ancient document for your collection. You may get this document through a gift from a family member, a distant cousin you met on the Internet, at an in-person or online auction, or any other number of interesting and unusual ways. You could even find one in an old book you buy, or in some elderly relative’s attic. A document is considered
ancient if it is a century old or older, and its age is usually showing. While some ancient documents are in better condition than others, they must all be handled carefully to make sure they are preserved for future generations. Here’s how to do it... Read More
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Who’s Who in the Wars of the Roses: The Princes in the Tower |
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Ah, the Princes in the Tower. Most people have heard of them and know there is a mystery surrounding their disappearance at the Tower of London, where they were supposedly being kept for their own safety. Yet, how many people know the story of the Princes is intimately tied to the Wars of the Roses? How many know when, exactly, they disappeared? How many know who their parents were? These two
boys were just as crucial to the events of the Wars of the Roses as any of the other major players, even though they may not be discussed much except in terms regarding their disappearance. This is the real story behind these two young royals, and how the Wars of the Roses affected their entire known childhoods, as well as some possible explanations for what may have really happened to them... Read More
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Latest Genealogy Gold Podcast
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Why should you take notes in genealogy? How should they be taken to ensure accuracy in your research? On today's episode of the Ancestral Findings you'll discover it all and improve your research skills.
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Perfecting Portraiture #1: Eyes |
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If you are looking for a great way to breathe life into your artwork, portraiture might be the way to go. For those of you that previously enjoyed landscape photography or another genre, then you know that it is a challenge to come up with new and refreshing ideas. With portraiture, there is always something new to document. Different people have their own unique traits and quirks that you can
bring out. Even if you photograph the same people over and over, you'll find that different moods or different activities that they are engaged in gives you a new perspective.
Portraiture does come with a few rules, however, and there are many tips and tricks that you can employ to create beautiful portraits. To that end, I'd like to give you a series of articles that talks about all of the
different pieces and parts of portraits. It is often said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, so let’s start there... Read More
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