In this article, we help you get started searching genealogy military records for your ancestors who served in the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World War I, and World War II. If your parents or grandparents served in the military, or if you think you may have World War, Civil War, or Revolutionary War ancestors, records of that service can be found a variety of places depending on which war, which branch of service, and what records are available. Each war presents unique challenges … [Read more...]
Details in the Graves: Using Tombstone Symbolism to Unlock your Ancestor’s History
"What does the symbol on my ancestors' gravestone mean?" Our guide to gravestone symbols may just contain the answer you're looking for! This time of year, cemeteries hold a certain appeal due to their association with the macabre, but for the dutiful family historian, the tombstones of our ancestors can provide leads to untapped records. If you have yet to go and search for the physical gravestone of an ancestor and know where they might be buried, the effort spent locating them could be … [Read more...]