Chris over at Scottish Genealogy News and Events provided an update on the 1875 Norway Census that might be of interest for, “all you Shetland and Orkney folk!” as he puts it. He sites the source of this information as from Family Search (see links below for reference links and the original post): Read the rest of this entry »
Washington, DC. . . At its November meeting, the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) recommended $2.15 million for 23 projects in 13 states and the District of Columbia for preserving and publishing historical records.
Grant recommendations include $1.266 million to the projects annotating and publishing the papers of Read the rest of this entry »
There can be a lot of confusion the fist time you’re trying to figure out how to make family tree. There are so many sites, resources, templates, and so-called experts that you’re left wondering which way is up. This short article is designed to provide you with a few simple steps that will allow you to get started so you know exactly how to make family tree.
What is a Step-by-Step Genealogy Guide worth? To have someone do all the research for you would normally cost you around $800 (I should know, that’s what it cost me!). Particularly laser-guided accurate information like I provide in The Guide - SPECIFICALLY for managing name challenges from other countries. This isn’t some boiler-plate collection of answers.
It starts with you (or your son or daughter if you’re working on a great gift). To create a family tree form or your first family tree chart you write down all the names you know on both sides of your parents’ families. Begin with your name and work backward to your parents and then their parents.
There are a large number of free websites that exist simply for your use in a family history search. These sites contain databases and search capabilities that can quickly aid in determining whether you are on the right path in your search.
We suggest you start with a solid Blank Family Tree Template.
Getting organized is the first and most important step in initiating your genealogy project. A family tree is a chart that outlines the results of a genealogy search. Making a family tree starts with getting your paperwork in order.
Starting the search for your own family tree marks the beginning of a private adventure into your personal Read the rest of this entry »
Making Your Family Tree Chart is as Easy as 1-2-3!
First, understanding exactly what a family tree is and what it looks like by downloading genealogy charts. This will provide clarity and direction.
You are the first entry, then your parents, then your grandparents. If you have supporting documents, write in ink, otherwise, use pencil.