Genealogy ideas

It is wonderful to uncover the facts of an ancestor's life, but putting a face to a name is the most amazing discovery of all. Find out where to look for ancestor photos.

Mark Orwig is the writer of the Genealogy Explained website, and he has created a neat graphic to explain the answer to the question posed in "Do Siblings Have the Same DNA?" I encourage all of my readers to read the entire article because the science is interesting and the "deck of cards" example is familiar to most of us. The graphic is: Pictures are always better than many words, and this graphic shows why siblings (assuming they aren't identical twins) may not have the same ethnicity…

These 30 free genealogy sites can help you search if you have European roots. Do you know where your ancestry is from? I know that my parents are from Puerto Rico, but I also know that the buck doesn't stop there. We have all probably seen and heard about shows or videos where random people are tested to see where their ancestors are from. They are always surprised at what they find. Wouldn't it be cool to be surprised just the same?

Don’t hide your family history—show it off! These inspiring projects and gift ideas offer many ways to use your family photos and heirlooms.

Embark on a journey through time with these 33 invaluable genealogy tips! Whether you're a beginner or seasoned researcher, you'll find inspiration and guidance to trace your family lineage like a pro. Start uncovering your ancestors' stories today!

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This image has come to me badly faded with smudges, abrasions and water damage. This is an original water colour with hand drawn miniature cameo portraits in 4B pencil. This is exceptionally detailed, quality work by an unknown Dutch artist made around the late 1940's or early 1950's. At some point in it's life this image has been mounted on oil tempered hardboard with wall paper paste. As a result the colour of the board has bled through the paper. Northland's high humidity has ensured that…

Free Genealogy Forms and Charts | Digging For Ancestors ~There are lots of charts here, all different ones that are helpful. ~m