Día de los Muertos is a day for people across the globe to celebrate their Mexican ancestors. Modern day celebrations for this Mexican holiday have their roots in both ancient Aztec rituals as well as Catholic tradition. Celebrating the dead to celebrate life is not a paradox in Mexican culture–extreme sadness and extreme joy go hand-in-hand. It’s not morbid or spooky, but full of life, color, joy, flavor, and gatherings. As genealogists, remembering the dead is a daily practice in joy, … [Read more...]
6 Essential Steps To Trace Your Finnish Ancestry
Looking for ways to learn more about your Finnish ancestry? You're in for a wonderful journey! Finland has some of the most welcoming and genuine folks you'll ever encounter. It has a fascinating cultural heritage and history, with deep ties to Sweden and the Russian Empire. Delving into your Finnish heritage could uncover a rich tapestry of inspiring stories and enduring characteristics passed down through generations. Besides having basic genealogy skills and a bit of knowledge about … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Share Family History with Your Grandchildren
What are the stories you remember about your grandparents that make you smile, laugh, or even cry? Is it the poem your grandmother wrote in grade school about trees, or maybe her tap-dancing practice that kept her parents up at night? Perhaps it’s the stories of the hard times your grandparents went through, like losing daughters to unexpected illness or the loss of precious generational ranch land after the death of a husband. To keep these stories of joy, sadness, and strength alive, they … [Read more...]
3 Essential Websites for Exploring German Parish Records
How and where do you find German parish records online? We'll walk you through how to use the top 3 websites to help you find your German ancestors without needing to hop on a plane. You have just discovered where your ancestor was from in Germany and know where they attended church. Congratulations! This is an exciting discovery worth celebrating! The most common question after making such a discovery is: what do I do now? Tens of thousands of churches dot the landscape in Germany, and … [Read more...]
How To Hire a Professional Genealogist
How do you know when and how to hire a professional geneaologist? While researching your family history, you will inevitably encounter situations where the expertise of a professional genealogist becomes invaluable to achieve your desired progress. Factors such as time limitations in your personal life, the necessity for verifying information, grappling with foreign languages, or tracing ancestors with scant written records can necessitate seeking professional assistance. Whatever the underlying … [Read more...]
What To Expect When You Hire a Genealogist: Team, Process, Timeline
What can you expect to happen when you hire a genealogist? What's the research, editing, and final production process like? How do they help you reach your goals? How long will it take for them to help you fill in the gaps of your family history research? Every genealogist and professional genealogy firm works a little bit differently, but here's what you can expect when you hire Legacy Tree Genealogists to help you with a family history research or biological family project. Why Would You … [Read more...]
How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Genealogist?
Learn about the cost to hire a genealogist and what to expect. Genealogy research has its ups and downs as you work devotedly to fill out your family tree with accuracy and confidence. It is incredibly rewarding when you are able to easily locate documents and piece together DNA results on your own. However, it can be surprisingly overwhelming and isolating when you hit a brick wall or aren’t quite sure if other family members working on your tree have validated all of their … [Read more...]
3 Online Resources to Expand Your Genealogy Research IQ
Genealogy research can quickly become a passion to last a lifetime. Whether a hobbyist or professional, genealogy research is exciting, challenging, and even a little bit addicting. At Legacy Tree we believe education is important to preserve the integrity of genealogical research. Anyone interested in family history can and should educate themselves about the many aspects of genealogical research so they can accurately verify and build their family trees. We are privileged to work with … [Read more...]