Learn how to locate ancestors in the 1880 census and interpret household details, occupations, and family relationships to strengthen your family history research... (Read More)
Explore famous death masks and how historical newspaper archives and obituaries reveal the lives behind each preserved face... (Read More)
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega explains what a cenotaph is, and why a grave marker in a cemetery does not necessarily mean your ancestor is buried there... (Read More)
Learn coat of arms examples, their origins, symbolism, how historical records help connect family heritage to documents, and how to create a family crest of your own... (Read More)
Learn how a language family tree reveals shared origins, migration patterns, and clues that strengthen your genealogy research... (Read More)
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega gives tips for continuing your genealogy education this summer – online... (Read More)
A detailed look at the Duck Dynasty family tree, tracing Louisiana roots, leadership influence, and the records that document its legacy... (Read More)
In this article – the second in a four-part series – Katie Rebecca Merkley continues the story of Mary Drapoe’s astonishing eight marriages! .. (Read More)
In this article – the first in a four-part series – Katie Rebecca Merkley begins the story of Mary Drapoe’s astonishing eight marriages!.. (Read More)
