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Windmills, Tulips, and Wooden Shoes: A Guide to Dutch Surnames

enero 30, 2020 by Legacy Tree Genealogists 26 Comments

Dutch surnames and family history

Exploring your Dutch ancestry and family history is made easier with an understanding of Dutch surnames and their origins.  The Netherlands: a small country with enormous cultural and historical impact. Located in the heart of northern Europe, the Netherlands produced some of the most renowned contributors to science, philosophy, and the arts during the Renaissance, and was known as a haven of relative tolerance during historical periods of persecution. A founding member of the EU, today it is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe Tagged With: Dutch, Dutch ancestry, Dutch surnames, family history, genealogy, heritage, Holland, Netherlands, patronymic, surnames

Top 3 Online Resources for Researching Your French-Canadian Ancestry

enero 23, 2020 by Legacy Tree Genealogists 5 Comments

top resources for French-Canadian ancestry

Legacy Tree works with researchers all over the world to access records for our clients. We asked one of our onsite researchers, located in Québec, Canada to share his top online resources for researching your French-Canadian ancestry in Québec. Québec has a vibrant cultural heritage that reflects on its family history records. Thanks to records preservation and the efforts of many individuals and organizations, a large number of documents are available and well organized. With technological … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Canada, Genealogy Records and Resources, Onsite, Onsite Tagged With: ancestry, Canada, family history, French-Canadian, French-Canadian ancestry, French-Canadian genealogy, genealogy, heritage, Quebec

Legacy Tree Genealogists 2021 Genealogy Conferences and Events

enero 9, 2020 by Legacy Tree Genealogists 1 Comment

2021 genealogy conferences

Following is a list of 2021 genealogy conferences and events that Legacy Tree Genealogists will be presenting at in the coming year. Check back frequently for additional conference dates and details. 15 January @ 2 p.m. EST – Martin County Genealogical Society – “Using DNA as Your Compass: Case Studies – How and Where DNA Matches Can Guide Us” (Adrienne Abiodun) 19 January, 2021 @8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy Academy for Professionals – … [Read more...]

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Legacy Tree Top 10: Most Popular Family History Blog Articles from 2019

diciembre 27, 2019 by Legacy Tree Genealogists 2 Comments

most popular family history blogs

A countdown of our most popular family history blog articles from 2019 Another year has come and gone! Before we usher 2019 out the door, we want to share our countdown of the most popular family history blog articles from the past year. Did your favorite make the list? 10. Genealogy Sleuthing: How to Date Old Family Photos - Part I 9. Using AncestryDNA's ThruLines to Further Your Genealogy Research 8. "Why Don't I Share Any DNA with My Known Relative?" 7.  Third Cousins Twice … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legacy Tree Genealogists Tagged With: ancestry, family history, family history blogs, genealogy, heritage, top 10

Using England Quarter Session Records for Genealogy

diciembre 16, 2019 by Legacy Tree Genealogists Leave a Comment

quarter session records

Genealogical research in England often relies only on census records, parish register entries, and civil registration. But there is so much more information to be found! We’ve previously discussed records of the parish chest  and apprenticeship records, but genealogists should also look to lesser-known English records such as court records. The English court system was complicated, but the quarter session records are generally the most useful for most genealogists. What are the Quarter … [Read more...]

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A Genealogist’s Letter to Santa

diciembre 6, 2019 by Legacy Tree Genealogists 2 Comments

a genealogists letter to santa

A genealogist's letter to Santa--what we really want this year! Dear Santa, I have been a good genealogist all year. My research always conforms to the Genealogical Proof Standard: my research is reasonably exhaustive, my citations are complete and accurate, my analysis is thorough, I correlate records and data fully, I resolve conflicting evidence or offer some valid explanations for the conflicts, and my conclusions are soundly written. In addition, I use outside-the-box thinking to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Legacy Tree Genealogists Tagged With: Christmas, family history, genealogist, genealogy, gifts

Voter Registration: Another Useful Tool for Your Genealogy Toolbox

noviembre 26, 2019 by Legacy Tree Genealogists Leave a Comment

An often overlooked resource in genealogy are voter registration records. We'll show you where to find and use these helpful records in your family history. Genealogists have many resources available to them to aid in their research. Census records, church records, city directories, land records, and probate records are just a few of the more commonly used resources. Many of them are available online, thanks to web sites such as MyHeritage, FamilySearch, and Ancestry, making research possible … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Genealogy Records and Resources Tagged With: family history research, genealogy, record collections, tips, voter registration

3 Resources for Afro-Caribbean Genealogy: Researching Enslaved Roots

noviembre 8, 2019 by Legacy Tree Genealogists 22 Comments

Afro-Caribbean genealogy

While Afro-Caribbean genealogy research can be difficult, knowing where to look for records can make progress possible. We share 3 resources that can help as you research your Afro-Caribbean family history. Many persons of Caribbean descent have African roots and the majority of those were enslaved. Genealogical research into Afro-Caribbean enslaved ancestors is possible, although the methodology is different than for their U.S. counterparts. While research can appear to be confusing due to the … [Read more...]

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