Category Archives: Genealogy

Genealogy, generally defined, is the study of one’s ancestry. However, in actuality, genealogy is much more involved and interesting than its general definition lets on. When you begin studying genealogy, you realize just how much interesting information your family history … Continue reading →

For many, the first encounter with their family tree has to do with a grade school project that involves tracing relationships of one’s immediate family in a rather rudimentary format. While it is true that the traditional boxes and lines … Continue reading →

Birth records can provide a wealth of information about an individual. For those performing genealogical research, this information can be invaluable. Hitting a wall in your genealogy search can be frustrating and sometimes new birth records are all you need … Continue reading →

There is a bit of confusion amongst the public concerning the term “family crest.” Duped by unscrupulous salespeople, many people believe that a particular family crest belongs to everyone who happens to share a surname. Additionally, the terms family crest … Continue reading →

Researching family history is something that many people dabble in because they want to know more about where they come from and perhaps even try to see where their family line might end up in the future. An interesting thought … Continue reading →

Death records can provide vital clues to create a family tree. Using these documents and others such as birth or marriage records, you can trace much of the path of an ancestor through history. Genealogy should include accurate information on … Continue reading →

Researching family history is something that many people dabble in, wanting to know more about where they came from and maybe even try to see where their family line might end up in the future. An interesting thought of some … Continue reading →

Genealogy satisfies the curiosity of those interested in knowing more about their past and history. Compiling a family tree that depicts much of one’s lineage and ancestors’ personal information, such as birth dates, marriages, children, and all sorts of other … Continue reading →

Building a family tree involves trying to locate as many marriage records, birth records, and death records as possible as these three types of documents are integral to genealogical searches. Generally, these three events are commonly included in a family … Continue reading →

Vital records provide many details for those seeking to complete a family tree. A vital record provides birth, marriage, and death record information, allowing individuals to fill in missing areas of a family tree with a more complete portrait of … Continue reading →