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Today is the last day to enter the free book giveaway for Researching Ancestral Crisis in Ireland by Chris Paton. This month’s featured title has been popular among readers, offering a
detailed look at how wars, famine, and migration shaped Irish family history and the records we use to trace it. If you haven’t entered yet, don’t miss your chance—entries close tonight. Happy Searching! Will
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Time left to enter Loading… Every so often, a genealogy book comes along that makes me look at research in a completely new way. Researching Ancestral Crisis in Ireland by Chris Paton did that for me.…
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Every year on October 31, children walk door to door collecting candy while wearing costumes. The custom feels old and familiar, but it has a real history. Trick or treat did not appear overnight. It…
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Names are among the most personal pieces of information we can record, yet in genealogy they often become our most puzzling clues. They carry history, culture, and family identity. They also shift,…
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Unlock family history with This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups. Perfect for first-time users and seasoned researchers.
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There’s something about the World’s Fairs that has always captured my imagination. Whenever I read about them or stumble across old photos or souvenir postcards, I feel like I’m looking into a time…
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Some of the most powerful moments in genealogy happen when we uncover something someone tried to hide. It might be a missing record, a false birth date, or a name that suddenly disappears and…
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Genealogy gives us more than names and dates. It reveals how people lived, what they valued, and how they formed the ties that made them family. Those ties are not always simple. As research deepens,…
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Columbus Day began as a national tribute to exploration and heritage. Over time, it split into two holidays—one honoring discovery and one recognizing Indigenous history.
The post How Columbus Day…
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Every postcard has its surprises, and this one from my collection is a little unusual. Instead of showing a scenic view or a tourist attraction, it shows a mural of a man who was both feared and…
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Every postcard in my collection has a story to tell, and this one takes us to Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri. On the front, you see a lively crowd gathered at the Municipal Opera, better known…
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Every postcard has a story to tell, and this one from my collection takes us into the world of Utah mining. The front of the card is filled with colorful illustrations of mines, towns, and the people…
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If you’ve been researching family history for any length of time, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Well, the trail stops with the immigrant ancestor. Once you hit the ocean, you can’t go any…
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Are you looking for some excellent genealogy projects to keep you busy and building your family tree in October? Here are six of them you definitely must do.
The post 6 “Must-Do” Genealogy Projects…
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In recent years, DNA testing has become one of the hottest tools in genealogy. It promises quick answers to old questions, colorful charts that tell you your ethnic breakdown, and even lists of…
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Many of us grow up hearing stories about our family’s background. Maybe your grandmother insisted her side of the family was “pure Irish.” Or perhaps your grandfather proudly declared that his…
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One of the most tempting shortcuts in genealogy is the idea of the “master family tree.” A single, giant, authoritative tree where everyone is already linked, all the names and dates are correct, and…
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When you arrive in Iceland in December, the first thing you notice is the quiet. Snow sits…
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Today, let's step into Ukraine during Christmas. Ukraine is a country where Christianity…
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Welcome back to the Christmas traditions series. Today, we’re taking a look at Christmas in…
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Welcome back to the Christmas traditions series. Today, we’re looking at Christmas in…
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Welcome back to the Christmas traditions series. Today, we’re looking at Christmas in the…
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Welcome back to the Christmas traditions series. Today, we’re looking at Christmas in…
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December in South Africa does not whisper in with cold nights and frosted windows. It…
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Christmas in Mexico is not typically celebrated on a single day. It feels more like a long…
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In Poland, Christmas takes a different form than in many places. The most significant…
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Well, two big reasons show up in history. Podcast Notes:…
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All month, we have looked at how different places celebrate the season, with food, songs,…
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Genealogy teaches you something early. The record is rarely clean. Ink blots. Misspelled…
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Genealogy has a built-in problem that never goes away. You are trying to rebuild real lives…
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January is basically the genealogist’s secret power month. The holidays are over, the…
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Marriage records are one of the three core types of vital records every family historian…
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