Vol. 22, No. 16 — April 26, 2017
What are the Four Best Free Genealogy Websites? |
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While subscription genealogy websites have a lot of information that can’t be found anywhere else, not everyone can afford a membership, even to the cheaper sites. With the economy the way it is, people have to prioritize their budgets, and as much as genealogy is important to you, it may not be practical to pay between $40 and $400 a year to join such subscription sites as NewspaperArchives.com, Fold3.com, GenealogyBank.com, and Ancestry.com. If you find yourself in this situation, you may be looking for sources of reliable free information online, especially if you’ve been a member of a subscription site in the past and are used to that quantity and quality of information.
The good
news is that there are some free genealogy websites that offer records that are as good as the ones offered on the subscription sites, or almost as good. You can continue doing your genealogy research while you are waiting for your budget to support a subscription membership again. Even if you are a member of one or more subscription sites, the quality free sites make excellent adjuncts to them. Here are the four best free genealogy websites you should be using, whether you have access to a
membership site or are waiting until you are in a financial position to join one... Read More
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Order of the Crown of Charlemagne in America |
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Are you interested in joining lineage societies? Or, maybe you are just interested in studying history. If history is your thing, then the Order of the Crown of Charlemagne in America is a good group to connect with to learn about European history from the Dark Ages to the Middle Ages. If you like joining lineage societies, this group is a pretty prestigious one. It is for people who can prove
their lineal descent from Emperor Charlemagne, a famous 8th and 9th-century ruler, who united France into one kingdom. The Order is so prestigious that membership is by invitation only. You must get a current member to sponsor you to even apply. If you can do that, and can prove your descent from this famous Dark Ages king, then you can become a member of one of the most prestigious lineage societies in North America, and one that will look excellent on your heritage
credentials... Read More
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4 Genealogy Books You Must Have in Your Personal Library |
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Whether you are just starting out in genealogy or are a pro, there are some reference books you always want in your genealogy library. These are books that can give you inspiration when you get to brick walls in your research, tell you about archaic historical words you may come across, and show you the best way to format your family history writing for publication. If you are just building
your genealogy library, these are the four genealogy books you must have in it... 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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This Week’s Free Genealogy Lookups |
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- Colonial New Jersey Source Records, 1600s-1800s
Comprehensive in its coverage of colonial New Jersey, these books references approximately 330,000 individuals in a unique collection of
church, court, land, marriage, military, and probate records.
- Early Kentucky Settlers, 1700s-1800s
Comprehensive in its coverage of early
Kentucky, these books include a unique collection of court, marriage, military, and probate records.
- Early West Virginia Settlers,
1600s-1900s
This resource is comprised of fourteen books. This unique collection of family and local histories, marriage records, military records, and court records references approximately 200,000 individuals.
- Maryland Settlers and Soldiers, 1700s-1800s
In records ranging from newspaper abstracts and marriage licenses to military diaries and cemetery transcriptions, this resource identifies approximately 313,000 of Maryland’s settlers and soldiers.
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Perfecting Portraiture #1: Skin |
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In the last post, I covered some of the tips and tricks that you can use to make the eyes pop in a portrait. While the eyes are an important element, they are by no means the only element to worry about. Skin is important, too. Depending on the type of portraiture you are doing, you may want to either smooth the skin as much as possible or you’ll want to highlight texture.
When would you smooth and when would you allow texture to hold a prominent place in a photograph? Skin is typically smoothed to make the subject of the image look more glamorous. You'll see smooth skin in fashion portfolios, graduation pictures or anywhere that emphasis should be placed on form and expression over details like texture.
Texture should be prominent when it adds to the story. For instance, if you are portraying a weathered cowboy or an elderly person whose lined face belies the wisdom that comes with age.
For our purposes, let’s focus on the tips and tricks necessary to produce smooth, properly toned skin. If you decide that you need to add texture, then I’ll
show you which step to adjust in order to do so...
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