Excerpt of the Civil War Diary of Arminius Bill via the Connecticut Digital Archive. Dear Diary: Help Me Discover My Ancestors! People have used diaries of ancestors and their journals for centuries to record their lives and organize their thoughts. They come in many forms, such as research journals, travel logs, and straightforward accounts of everyday life. These sources cannot be overlooked in genealogical research, and the information that can be mined from them can enhance your … [Read more...]