When I first started researching my family genealogy, I wanted to fly over to the UK and visit where my people lived, look in cemeteries for tombstones and go to the churches to look in the registers. All normal things to want to do, but boy was I wrong! Before you jump on a plane, you Read More
Queen Elizabeth II will become Britain’s longest reigning monarch today – having been on the throne for 63 years, seven months and two days, equalling the record held by her great-great grandmother, Queen Victoria. Top Five Queen Elizabeth II Facts The Queen will have plenty of people to celebrate the milestone with; Our Read More
We all make mistakes! The key to success in family history research, as in life, is to learn from them. In an effort to guide you through your genealogical journey, we have created this list containing the top five mistakes to avoid when researching your family tree. 1. Assuming a family name is only spelled Read More
Whether your ancestors are immigrants from the UK, or have lived across the pond their entire lives, there are a few collections available that can help you start your research. When I am doing preliminary research on a family originating in the UK in the late 19th and early 20th century, there are two record Read More