Kimberly's Genealogy Blog December 2007 Archive

10 Major Don'ts of Family Tree Research
Genealogy can be a very fascinating and addictive hobby. Each step that you take in researching your family's history can lead you to new ancestors, delightful stories and a real ... Read More

Monday December 31, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Researching Famous (or Infamous) Ancestors
Am I related to someone famous? This is one of the questions that often first sparks a person's interest in genealogy. Maybe you've heard that you're descended from Benjamin Franklin, ... Read More

Saturday December 29, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Talk to Your Relatives
You hear it over and over, but it still can't be said enough. Your living relatives are the best place to begin your family tree research. So for those ... Read More

Friday December 28, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Origins of Popular Christmas Traditions
If you celebrate Christmas, do you exchange gifts on Christmas eve or Christmas morning? Have you ever wondered why we decorate with mistletoe and holly? Or why we place colored ... Read More

Monday December 24, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Easy Holiday Photo Ornament
Looking for a special, but inexpensive holiday gift? Check out these step-by-step instructions for creating your own heirloom ornaments from family photos. Available in different sizes and shapes, and decorated ... Read More

Saturday December 15, 2007 | permalink | comments (4)

12 Days of Online Genealogy
For a break from the traditional holiday gift buying, decorating, planning and holiday get-togethers, I thought I would highlight a variety of online databases and genealogy Web sites to explore, ... Read More

Friday December 14, 2007 | permalink | comments (2)

World War II Internment Records
I watched an episode of Cold Case last night that dealt directly with the injustices and harsh conditions imposed on Japanese Americans and other individuals "forcibly relocated" by the U.S. ... Read More

Monday December 10, 2007 | permalink | comments (4)

Pennsylvania Dutch Fraktur
Fraktur art in America combines family history with folk art in a beautiful, rich tradition - a document any genealogist would be ecstatic to find passed down in their family. ... Read More

Saturday December 8, 2007 | permalink | comments (0)

Pearl Harbor - Lest We Forget
It has been 66 years since the U.S. Pacific Fleet was attacked at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, marking the entrance of the United States into World War II - a ... Read More

Friday December 7, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)

Give the Gift of Your Family Tree
If you are looking for creative and personal gift ideas for family members, then you can't go wrong with a special gift which celebrates your shared heritage. I've included some ... Read More

Saturday December 1, 2007 | permalink | comments (1)