Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Spring 2016: Upcoming Topics

One more week until our Tuesday morning posts resume! In February, we will publish posts on Archival Resources, Genetics, Ancestor of the Day, and Family History Case Study. Below is a description of some upcoming topics for Spring 2016. 

Please take advantage of our new poll posted to the right. Get your votes in by February 10th

Below are some topics we look forward to posting about this spring:

History and Genealogy -- This is a new series that will begin this spring. When you begin to research your family history, there is an inherent curiosity regarding the historical context 

Beginner Genealogy -- because there is so much to cover when starting your research, we will continue this series throughout the winter and into the spring. The cold weather months are a perfect time to start your genealogical research in a warm, cozy library or archive, or at home! 

Archival Resources -- In this series we will profile different record types and include examples and visuals when available. 

Family History Case Study -- Sometimes the best way to begin your own research is by taking a look at someone else's. Family History Case Study presents some of Tangled Branches Genealogy's family history research.

Ancestor of the Day -- An always popular topic and very fun way to spend time researching! Probably more like "Ancestor of the Week."

Genetics -- The human genome is filled with information about our ancestors! We will begin to explore why genetics is becoming so important to family historians and genealogists. 

Sunday, January 24, 2016

New Poll!

Please take advantage of our new poll located to the right. It is a way for us to take your interests into consideration while we work to generate interesting, informative content. Get your votes in by February 10th!

Monday, January 18, 2016

Hello!

It's been a while since we've posted and we're hard at work on some new content. Juggling work, family, and volunteer commitments can be a bit overwhelming at times. We'll be back to posting weekly on Tuesdays in February. For now, enjoy these genealogy and family history stories that have been in the recent news. Happy searching!

Were you adopted? Learn tips for searching your genealogy The Davis Enterprise
Genealogy: Digging deeper into newspapers Examiner.com
We the People: Archaic terms often stump genealogists NewsOk.com
Genealogy Records at Intersection of Faith, Family History Voice of America News
Irish Roots: Why Genealogy is Seasonal The Irish Times