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Tag Archives: Genealogy
Family Folklore
Stories, unspoken rules, religion, specific foods, and more, blended to form the culture and beliefs of our ancestors.
Military Ancestors
Understanding the history and location of wars and conflicts is vitally important when researching your ancestor’s military service.
Western States Ancestors
There are many stories of the Wild West, pioneer wagon trains, the gold rush, and the industrialization of the western states, including Alaska. Fortunately, there is an abundance of records available for genealogists to search through.
Grandmothers, Mothers and Daughters
There are many challenges to researching our female ancestors. Maiden names, cultural differences and, name changes during immigration are just a few of the stumbling blocks we come across.