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My 2022 Visit to The National Archives at San F...
On a recent family trip to Northern California, I was able to spend a day at The National Archives at San Francisco. NARA is actually in San Bruno, just south...
My 2022 Visit to The National Archives at San F...
On a recent family trip to Northern California, I was able to spend a day at The National Archives at San Francisco. NARA is actually in San Bruno, just south...

Taking Photos at Cemeteries
When I visit cemeteries, I like to visit early in the morning or late (near sunset) because that's when the light is the best. If you do find yourself trying...
Taking Photos at Cemeteries
When I visit cemeteries, I like to visit early in the morning or late (near sunset) because that's when the light is the best. If you do find yourself trying...

Identifying Medical Conditions by Their Histori...
When you're looking at family history records, you'll likely come across an outdated medical term. You might see it listed as a cause of death in a death record,...
Identifying Medical Conditions by Their Histori...
When you're looking at family history records, you'll likely come across an outdated medical term. You might see it listed as a cause of death in a death record,...

Using eBay for Family History
EBay can be a wonderful resource for genealogists. Among the many family history treasures you can find, try searching for: yearbooks for your ancestor's time in high school maps,...
Using eBay for Family History
EBay can be a wonderful resource for genealogists. Among the many family history treasures you can find, try searching for: yearbooks for your ancestor's time in high school maps,...

Where to Start with Genealogy
To keep yourself from feeling overwhelmed, it’s a good idea to have a battle plan if you’re just starting on your genealogy for the first time. Most people start with their...
Where to Start with Genealogy
To keep yourself from feeling overwhelmed, it’s a good idea to have a battle plan if you’re just starting on your genealogy for the first time. Most people start with their...

Using Local Public Libraries as Genealogical Re...
In my previous post about 8 genealogical resources you might not be thinking of, I kind of dismissed the idea of using your local public library and told you to head...
Using Local Public Libraries as Genealogical Re...
In my previous post about 8 genealogical resources you might not be thinking of, I kind of dismissed the idea of using your local public library and told you to head...