Section, Township & Range - Research in Public Land Records
Monday September 29, 2003
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
New Book - One Tiny Twig
Sunday September 28, 2003
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.
Ancestor Appreciation Day
Saturday September 27, 2003
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!
100 Documents That Shaped America
Thursday September 25, 2003
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
Scrapbooking Your Family History
Wednesday September 24, 2003
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
Origins of German Surnames
Tuesday September 23, 2003
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
Guards Stand Tall Through Isabel at Tomb of the Unknowns
Friday September 19, 2003
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
Origins of French Surnames
Tuesday September 16, 2003
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?
Locating Ancestors in the US Census
Tuesday September 9, 2003
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
FHL Catalog to Be Updated Daily Online
Saturday September 6, 2003
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
Fifty Questions for Family Interviews
Monday September 1, 2003
What to ask when you get a chance to quiz your relatives.