Kimberly's Genealogy Blog September 2003 Archive

Section, Township & Range - Research in Public Land Records
Some of the most common and reliable records available to US genealogists, land records in the thirty public land states are easy to access and contain a wealth of information ... Read More

Monday September 29, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

New Book - One Tiny Twig
Geared toward elementary-age children, this beautifully written and illustrated story brings the excitement of family history to life at a level that kids will enjoy.

Sunday September 28, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Ancestor Appreciation Day
One of thousands of holidays celebrated around the world, Ancestor Appreciation Day is September 27th. Learn more about your ancestors and get started tracing your family tree today!

Saturday September 27, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

100 Documents That Shaped America
Which documents do you think were the most influential in American history? The National Archives in partnership with US News & World Report and The History Channel are sponsoring a ... Read More

Thursday September 25, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Scrapbooking Your Family History
The perfect place to showcase and protect your precious family photos, heirlooms, and memories, a heritage scrapbook album is wonderful way to document your family's history and create a lasting ... Read More

Wednesday September 24, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Origins of German Surnames
The meaning of your German surname may be as close as the nearest German-English dictionary. Many German surnames, based on the occupations of the first bearer, are easily translated in ... Read More

Tuesday September 23, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Guards Stand Tall Through Isabel at Tomb of the Unknowns
For the first time in history, the soldiers who stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery were given permission to abandon their posts and ... Read More

Friday September 19, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Origins of French Surnames
Coming from the medieval French word 'surnom' translating as "above-or-over name," surnames in France trace their origins back to the 14th century. Is your family name one of them?

Tuesday September 16, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Locating Ancestors in the US Census
Recommended as a good starting point for newcomers to genealogy and census research, the 1900 census index is regarded as one of the most inclusive and accurate of the federally ... Read More

Tuesday September 9, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

FHL Catalog to Be Updated Daily Online
According to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the online version of the Family History Library Catalog is now updated daily (as often as every 3 hours during ... Read More

Saturday September 6, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)

Fifty Questions for Family Interviews
What to ask when you get a chance to quiz your relatives.

Monday September 1, 2003 | permalink | comments (0)