We so appreciate how FamilySearch.org helps genealogists research and preserve their family’s history. FamilySearch freely shares their vast genealogical library and has become one of the most valuable sources for genealogists.
Interview with Angela Breidenbach
Angie shared the benefits of being a student at IIGS, how to start your genealogy education with us, and several of our certificate programs including how to achieve your PLCGS. The interview is very informative and will answer many of the questions you may have about IIGS.
Australian: Birth, Death, and Marriage Records
Birth, Death, and Marriage records form the basis of genealogical research. These records are collected and recorded by various agencies in different countries.
Australian: Births, Deaths, and Marriages focusses on the records that have been gathered by churches as parish records, as well as the records gathered by colonial, state, and territory governments. Why the information isn’t always accurate is also explored.
Home Sweet Home
Every home has a story to tell – a history to be shared with others.
American: Vital Records
Birth, marriage, and death records are often the first things a genealogist looks for. But there are many other records available to build your family’s story.American: Vital Records, Understanding and Using the Records will point you in the direction of some of the lesser-known records that are available for your research.
Parish Chest Records
“Alms for the poor.” is a saying many of us have heard at one time or another. Yet do we fully understand exactly what “alms” are or what they were used for?
Canadian Immigration
There are reasons why our ancestors decided to settle in a new country. Looking into the economic and social history of their original countries may give us the answers to the question of why they decided to leave.