Have you ever been curious about the history and genealogy associated with a house? Here are 10 ideas help you trace the lineage of a home. Several years ago my family and I had the opportunity to spend one year at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania while my husband attended the U.S. Army War College. Carlisle Barracks is one of the oldest Army posts in the United States – second only to West Point – having originally been a British outpost before the Revolution. We were thrilled when we were … [Read more...]
Using Local Libraries and Historical Societies for Genealogy Research
One of our genealogists shares examples of how local libraries and historical societies can be a great asset for genealogy research. The Hoyt Public Library in Saginaw, MichiganIn family history research, when it is discovered that a family lived in a particular town for an extensive length of time, contacting the local library and historical society can be a great investment of a genealogist's time and potentially yield great dividends. For instance, when we found … [Read more...]
Finding Your Immigrant Ancestor’s Origin
Discovering your immigrant ancestor's origin can be exactly what you need to break through your genealogical brick walls! It can be deeply satisfying to discover where your international roots lie and trace your immigrant ancestor's origin. We've helpd many clients do this, and offer the following tips to help your trace your own lineage.Getting StartedOften family stories will provide clues about where your ancestors came from “way back when.” With or without that as a start, there … [Read more...]