The Family Tree Hugger

18/11/2020

Author Chris Child joins Lisa to discuss strategies for discovering Mayflower ancestors. Plus, our DNA expert is back to talk about how to understand missing or unexpected matches.

06/11/2020

Learn about the new way to share your ideas and feedback with FamilySearch.

29/09/2020

This is one I haven't run across, yet.

What is a grass widow? You may come across this unique term in your genealogy research. It is an old one and has different meanings in Europe and America. It was used in old newspaper records, as well as in official government records. Here is what you need to know about grass widows.

09/09/2020

How to obtain those 'state hospital' records: http://www.newberry.org/help-accessing-closed-records-illinois-state-mental-hospitals

I thank all of you who have commented on my March 2012 article about mental hospital records at the Illinois State Archives. Clearly there is a clamoring for access to the closed patient records. My research to date shows there are two ways to obtain them, depending if immediate family members survi...

07/09/2020

OPEN & EXPANDED ACCESS means you can read the Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society on JSTOR for FREE.

Link in the comments.

02/09/2020

Register now for the FREE RootsTech Connect 2021 virtual event online, February 25–27, 2021 at RootsTech.org. Enjoy 3 days of engaging sessions celebrating family and personal discovery from speakers worldwide in multiple languages. Invite your family, friends, and colleagues.

03/08/2020

Free Family Chart templates.

Learn about the different kinds of family tree charts used for genealogy research. Plus, download your own free family tree chart template!

28/07/2020

Preserve those old, yellowed newspaper clippings and organize them into your own family news file.

23/07/2020

I never heard of ZOOM before Covid19. But all of the free webinars offered now are great! This looks like one of them.

Do you feel like something is missing in your research? This lecture could help! A link and handout for the program will be emailed to attendees one day before the program.

20/07/2020

Important info regarding GEDmatch!

12/07/2020

Let the addiction begin! Just note it will automatically renew at the end of the trial period.

3 months of Ancestry World for $1! Good for new subscribers and returning members. Good until July 31, 2020. Fine print details in comments below ☺️

https://www.ancestry.com/lp/worldexplorer?fbclid=IwAR3JUES8Mt87ka5Ifbu6LEzb6xlZkitTqu7myQXKBu_rCbf18g9qo6qUq_Q

11/07/2020

Church records were my useful tool when I first started my genealogical quest. There are some good tips in this article.

Learn how church records can reveal immigrant ancestors’ origins, provide mystery parents’ names, stand in for missing birth records and more.

09/07/2020

Sharing your family history just got easier with these Web sites that let you create a family tree, store pictures and more.

06/07/2020

I'm reaching (reached?) the point in my life that I need to decide who will get my research & findings when I pass. No one seems particularly interested in the immediate family. Should i just publish it & donate copies to various libraries/Genealogical Societies? What are YOUR plans?

29/05/2020

Online memorials are an excellent way to share memories, pictures, and much more with the family and friends of your loved one. We’re sharing 7 of the best.

30/04/2020

Words you should know: https://www.familytreemagazine.com/premium/glossary/

Whether you’re a beginner genealogist or a veteran, you won’t get far if you don’t understand the lingo. Build your genealogical vocabulary with this glossary.

25/04/2020

For those that use the online index for the Sterling Gazette newspapers, you may not be aware that the link has changed.https://www.slaney.org/library/search.php

This database is intended for use as an aid to researchers. This index contains subject headings for subjects, events, etc. in the Sterling-Rock Falls Daily Gazette. The database covers births, engagements, marriages, marriage licenses, birthdays (over 65 years), wedding anniversaries (over 25th), d...

10/04/2020

I so wish I would have done this when I still had older relatives. If you have the opportunity, ask, ask, ask! https://www.facebook.com/15050309946/posts/10158633625314947/

Senior family members are often the best genealogy resource. Here are 20 family history interview questions to ask to discover more about generations past.

09/04/2020

Telling your ancestor’s story helps ensure your research gets passed on. Put it all together with these tips for writing your family history!

03/04/2020

Great little morsels of info!

The US census forms the basis of a lot of genealogy research. Here are 5 things that you might be overlooking.

31/03/2020

Researching GERMAN roots?

Dive into millions of church records, immigration documents, gazetteers, maps and more with these top German genealogy websites.

28/03/2020

https://www.familytreemagazine.com/premium/state-censuses-list/ #

Genealogists love federal censuses, but state censuses can prove just as helpful. Use our searchable table to figure out what years these records were taken.

24/03/2020

Take advantage of your free time.

Keep up to date on the latest family history research strategies! Tune into the best genealogy podcasts while you’re on the go or relaxing at home.

17/03/2020

This is always confusing to me but this is a good breakdown when tracing your Irish history.

Hopefully this quick tip with give you a bit of luck when searching for your Irish ancestors! Happy St. Patricks Day ☘️

Learn more about Irish counties here: http://bit.ly/35syXV6

03/02/2020

03/02/2020

If you can't attend RootsTech this year, here is their Free live-stream schedule:

Unable to attend RootsTech 2020 in Salt Lake City this year? Don’t worry! Many of the sights and teachings from the conference will be streamed live on our home page! Join us starting Wednesday, February 26, at 9:00 a.m. mountain standard time to hear from popular speakers such as Crista Cowan, Bl...

01/02/2020

The most important Celtic holidays celebrated throughout the year include Imbolc, or St. Brigid's Day, which is celebrated on February 1.

30/12/2019

This is outrageous! We must stop this. https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/29/us/immigration-records-uscis-fee-hike-trnd/index.html

Unearthing the roots of your family tree is on the verge of becoming a lot more expensive.

14/11/2019

Nice article on Ellis Island & immigration. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/reference/modern-history/ellis-island-millions-immigrants-united-states-america/

Entrance through this New York immigration epicenter usually took only a few hours—no passports or visas required.

11/11/2019

Interested in interviewing someone in your family about the historic events they’ve experienced? Be sure to check out these tips!