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Our ancestors were planting legacies long before us.

🧾 Find Your Ancestor Fast: A 10-Minute Guide to Using U.S. Census Records Why Census Records Matter If you’re new to genealogy, census records are one of the easiest and most valuable sources to start with. Taken every ten years in the United States, these records …

Census records are a beginner genealogist’s best friend.

#ancestors #FamilyTree #CensusRecords

A picture of my Powder Puff tree.

This Earth Day, I’m thinking of my grandmother. She taught me so much in her beautiful garden. This is her Powder Puff tree. It has been passed down to me, a living #heirloom, and I still care for it in my yard.

I'm honoring family & plant roots this week here and on marleesyardening.bsky.social !

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Too Many Records?
Drowning in family records? Here’s how to simplify the chaos.

Find the one that matters most in under 10 minutes.

✅ Set a research goal
🧭 Timeline it
🔍 Use targeted sources
🗂️ Use folders (digital or physical)
✨ Save this so you’re not stuck next time!

#ancestry #FamilyTree 📸AI

Explore Genealogy with Insurance and Bank Records Insurance records are a valuable yet often overlooked resource in genealogical research. These documents can provide a wealth of personal information, offering insights into your ancestors’ l…

Insurance and bank records can be valuable resources in #genealogy research, offering insights into your ancestors' financial lives and personal details. These records can include information such as names, addresses, occupations, and relationships with other family members.

#ancestry #FamilyTree

A Beginner’s Guide to Genetic Genealogy Genetic genealogy is an exciting field that combines traditional family history research with DNA testing to uncover ancestral connections. Forensic genealogy applies these techniques to assist in …

By integrating genetic and forensic genealogy into your research, you can uncover new facets of your family history and contribute to meaningful discoveries in broader contexts.

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Discovering George’s Hidden Family Story Through DNA Testing My genealogical journey took an unexpected turn when I stumbled upon a DNA match in Ancestry’s ThruLines®. This match led me down a path that initially seemed illogical. The son of my 2nd gre…

This real-life experience highlights the power of #DNA testing in uncovering unexpected #familyhistories and emphasizes the importance of preserving #familystories, even the most difficult ones. The discovery of this hidden past through DNA testing has been a revelation for George's #descendants.

Top Tips for Beginners to Breakthrough Genealogy Roadblocks Genealogy research is an exciting journey, but even the most dedicated researchers hit roadblocks. Once you’ve gathered the basics—names, dates, locations—what should you do when you can’t se…

Genealogy research is an exciting journey, but even the most dedicated researchers hit roadblocks.

#FamilyTree #FamilyHistory #genealogy

A Scandalous Love Story: The Common-Law Marriage of John Weskett and Barbara Midgett in 1800s North Carolina In the early 1800s on Roanoke Island, North Carolina, a romance blossomed that would challenge the social and legal norms of the time. This is the story of my 4th great-grandparents, John Weskett J…

This story of my 4th great-grandparents provides valuable insights into marriage, property rights, and social norms in early American society.

#ancestry #FamilyTree #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

Maximize Your Genealogy Success with a Research Log A well-crafted research log is one of the most effective tools for improving your genealogy results. By maintaining an organized and detailed record of your searches, you can save time, avoid repea…

By maintaining an organized and detailed record of your #FamilyHistory searches, you can save time, avoid repeat efforts, and uncover connections that might otherwise go unnoticed.

#ancestry #FamilyTree #FamilyStories

How to Tackle Common Genealogy Pitfalls Genealogy is an exciting adventure, filled with moments of discovery and connection. Keeping common pitfalls in mind will help make your family history journey rewarding.

While it’s natural to encounter challenges along your genealogy path, approaching your research with a discerning eye and a commitment to accuracy will ensure that the stories you uncover are as authentic as the ancestors who lived them.

#ancestry #TellTheirStories #FamiyTree #FamilyHistory

The Power of Collateral Ancestors Collateral family members: while you may not be directly related, you share a common ancestor with them. This beautifully highlights the significance of engaging with those relatives who may be remove...

Collateral #family members refer to the extended relatives of your direct #ancestors. While you may not be directly related, you share a common ancestor with them. Here is my story that highlights the significance of engaging with those relatives who may be removed in our #familytree.

Starting Genealogy: Tools and Tips for Beginners Genealogy has evolved with technology, making it easier than ever to research and document family history. Whether you prefer offline software or online tree-building platforms, the right tools can…

#Genealogy has evolved with technology, making it easier than ever to research and document #FamilyHistory. With the right software and tools, your genealogy research can be more organized, efficient, and rewarding!

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Beginner’s Guide to Genealogy: How to Start Your Family History Journey Discovering Your Family’s Past: A Beginner’s Guide to Genealogy Are you new to family history and ancestry research? Unsure where to start? Let’s explore the fascinating world of genealogy and unco…

Are you new to #familyhistory and #ancestry research? It explores a family's origins and #history, dating back to the 14th century with royal bloodlines (even earlier in China). Initially shared through oral traditions, it later appeared in paintings and documents. Learn how to start yours.

How to Document Your Ancestry: A Step-by-Step Approach How to Begin Researching Your Family Tree In my last blog, Beginner’s Guide to Genealogy: How to Start Your Family History Journey, I introduced the fundamental steps to tracing your ancestry. Toda…

Researching your #familytree is a rewarding journey that requires patience, organization, and thorough documentation. Following these steps will build a solid foundation for uncovering your #ancestry. Stay curious, cite your sources, and, most importantly, enjoy the process! 😁

Overcoming Common Genealogy Challenges: A Beginner’s Guide Starting your genealogy journey can be exciting, but it also comes with its share of challenges. Whether you’re struggling to find records, decipher handwriting, or break through brick walls,…

Ready to explore your #familyhistory? While the journey can be exciting, it's not without its challenges! Watch for:

1 Missing Records
2 Misinformation
3 Deciphering Old Documents
(Another big challenge is common names. This one deserves its own blog.😉)

Stay patient and curious! 📝 #FamilyTree

Let's travel back in time! #FamilyHistory is often likened to time travel as it allows you to explore the lives, locations, and experiences of your #ancestors— a connection to the past, offering insights and a deeper understanding of your #roots. Let's Book your next travel adventure! #FamilyTree

Your Roots: Why Genealogy Isn’t Just for “Old People” Have you ever heard someone dismiss family history research as a hobby for “old people”? While it’s true that some may associate genealogy with dusty archives and microfilm reels,…

Your #Roots: Why Genealogy Isn't Just for "Old People"

Have you ever heard someone dismiss #familyhistory research as a hobby for "old people"? While it's true that some may associate genealogy with dusty archives and ... READ MORE

#family #FamilyTree #genealogy #ancestry

How #Blogging Brought My #Ancestors to Life

https://loganalogy.com/2024/09/27/from-names-to-narratives-how-blogging-brought-my-ancestors-to-life/

An image that say, myth Four brothers arrived in the United States, one went north, one went south and one went west, giving rise to families with their surname across the country. fact While it was common for siblings to immigrate simultaneously, families and neighbors from their homeland typically chose to remain close together in their new environment, rather than splitting up. They were more inclined to settle in the same vicinity rather than spreading out across the nation. ps While it's true that some families split up and settled in different parts of the country, the more typical pattern was for whole families to come to the United States as a unit or chain migration.

Myth vs Fact in #FamilyHistory #ancestry

Remembering Emmett Till: A Story of Injustice and the Fight to Preserve History Image courtesy Carolyn McAdams- Greenwood, Mississippi The Tragic Story That Demands Retelling While this is not a story from my own family history, its weight and importance compelled me to share …

Remembering Emmett Till: A Story of Injustice and the Fight to Preserve History

#MartinLutherKingJr #MLK #Mississippi #TheBarn #EmmettTill #FamilyHistory #LestWeForget #Chicago

Shipwrecks and Survival: Discovering My Family’s Connection to the Sea Venture and Jamestowne When I watched an episode of Who Do You Think You Are? featuring actress Allison Janney, I was captivated by her journey tracing her ancestor Stephen Hopkins. Hopkins survived a shipwreck on the Se…

Shipwrecks and Survival: Discovering My Family’s Connection to the Sea Venture and Jamestowne #FamilyTree #ancestry #FamilyHistory #ShareTheirStories #TellTheirStories

Yellow and blue flowers in the background with a quote that says, "I can play a part, breathing life into the dead, the forgotten, the silent, fleshing them into living characters who are no longer quiet or forgotten. Through me, they will speak. They will have their names back." --The Patient's Secret by Loreth Anne White

#FamilyHistory #FamilyTrees #ancestry #family

A great depiction of what your #ancestors' barns may have looked like depending on the region. #ShareTheirStory #ancestry #barns #FamilyHistory

Reviews like these mean so much to me. Not only the praise for something I love doing, but it helps others to feel confident in hiring me. #FamilyHistory #ancestry #family #ancestors

PART FIVE/FINAL

And some people changed their names entirely. My biggest brick wall was figuring out that my Hennigs used to be Schwittkowkis. FamilySearch assisted me by displaying a document that included "aka" along with both surnames. #FamilyHistory #ancestry #ancestors #family

The cover of the book The Quest for Annie Moore of Ellis Island by Megan Smolenyak. The top half features a vintage illustration of Ellis Island, including ships and the immigration station, rendered in sepia tones. Below the title, a photograph of three children dressed in late 19th-century attire stands out, set against a blurred background of other immigrants and luggage at Ellis Island. The subtitle reads, "Uncovering the True Story of the First Immigrant to Arrive at America's Isle of Hope."

📖Megan Smolenyak's captivating new book, *The Quest for Annie Moore of Ellis Island: Uncovering the True Story of the First Immigrant to Arrive at America's Isle of Hope.*

"We got her story completely wrong."

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#FamilyHistory #history #EllisIsland #genealogy #ancestry

PART FOUR:

Surnames were not changed at Ellis Island. Inspectors did not write down names but checked them against the ship's passenger list. Officials corrected mistakes in lists but did not alter surnames. #ancestry #FamilyHistory

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