Kimberly's Genealogy Blog February 2006 Archive

Up in Arms - Vandalism at Gettysburg
It's been almost two weeks since vandals toppled and broke three monuments dating from 1885 to 1888 at Gettysburg National Military Park. Now, groups have come together to offer ... Read More

Tuesday February 28, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Need a hobby? Try genealogy
Some people collect things. Others like to knit. Some of us probably have more hobbies than we should - at least that's what my husband will tell you! But if ... Read More

Monday February 27, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Five Golden Rules for Growing Family Trees
It's a fact of life. Trees can't live without light, water, air, and food. While fancy fertilizers and high-tech bug killers are nice, all trees really need to survive are ... Read More

Sunday February 26, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

First Statewide Pennsylvania Genealogy Conference
If your ancestors lived in the "Keystone State," you will not want to miss the first statewide Pennsylvania Genealogy Conference. Sponsored by The Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania and the Western ... Read More

Sunday February 26, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Are DNA Tests Worth the Cost?
Leslie O'Hanlon is fascinated by the potential new knowledge that DNA tests for genetic ancestry may provide. But before handing over more than $200 to a genealogy-driven DNA testing service ... Read More

Friday February 24, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Man's Greatest Journey
"DNA studies have confirmed this opening chapter of our story over and over: All the variously shaped and shaded people of Earth trace their ancestry to African hunter-gatherers, some 150,000 ... Read More

Monday February 20, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Born to Lie?
Along with hair color and eye color, some scientists believe that it could be possible to inherit a genetic predisposition to lie. A study conducted at the University of Southern ... Read More

Friday February 17, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Genealogy of the Olympic Gods
While the actual origins of the ancient Olympic games are shrouded in myth and legend, they were called Olympic after Mount Olympus, the mountain on which the Greek gods lived ... Read More

Tuesday February 14, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

The Everything Family Tree Book
I get a lot of emails from readers wanting to know if I've written a book. Well, finally I can say that I have. "The Everything Family Tree Book, 2nd ... Read More

Monday February 13, 2006 | permalink | comments (1)

Self-Publishing Your Family History
After years of carefully researching and assembling a family history, many genealogists find that they want to make their work available to others. Family history means a lot more when ... Read More

Wednesday February 8, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

Heritage Creations Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
"This is a blog I never expected to ever write, but circumstances have dictated that I do so today." So begins a painful message from Leland Meitzler, owner of Heritage ... Read More

Monday February 6, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)

If it's on the Internet, it Must Be True...
I hear it a lot. Someone finds information on their family on the Internet and immediately adds it to their own family tree, figuring that it must be true. Thrilled ... Read More

Thursday February 2, 2006 | permalink | comments (0)