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It is amazing the information they can gather from our DNA. This article just came out confirming the remains of King Richard III – give it a read, it really … Continue Reading →

To find the origin of Halloween, you have to look to the festival of Samhain in Ireland’s Celtic past. Samhain has three distinct traditions.  First, it was an important fire … Continue Reading →

Sometimes a second pair of eyes is needed. A few years ago I was hired by a family in California to help find where their ancestors had settled. The family … Continue Reading →

Although doing research in a foreign country can be problematic, it can still be done. I have had lots of success researching the ancestors of my four children – Van … Continue Reading →

Everyone makes mistakes – even me! 1. Forgetting to record information on family history forms – Organisation is key when doing your research. Either use standard genealogy forms, or chart … Continue Reading →

  Cemeteries are an amazing resource for tracing your Family Tree but there are basic guidelines to follow. When visiting a cemetery remember to respect both the living and the … Continue Reading →

Viewing this timeline gives you a nice overview of their life. This also makes it possible to see unaccounted time gaps and possible lapses in your research.   A timeline … Continue Reading →

      Always remember that your ancestor might have been known by several different first names. This can be especially confusing when a researcher focuses on one name only. … Continue Reading →

    Something to consider is that we do not know who answered the census questions. Was it the ‘Head’ of the family, typically the husband, who never knew his … Continue Reading →