It is wonderful to uncover the facts of an ancestor's life, but putting a face to a name is the most amazing discovery of all. Find out where to look for ancestor photos.
I see family history as more than just a collection of names and dates. To me, it is a rich tapestry woven with stories, traditions, and a unique lineage that contributes to my identity. But while…
Hey there, storyteller! Are you looking for theUltimate All-In-OneGenealogy Worksheet? First, some bad news… after five years and over 40,000 downloads, the free worksheet is no longer available. Don’t click away yet, because I have some good news and two choices for you instead. Snag the PDF Pack from the Template Store VISIT THE TEMPLATE […]
Telling your ancestor’s story helps ensure your research gets passed on. Put it all together with these tips for writing your family history!
FamilySearch has a feature called "Full-Text Search" to help find our ancestors not indexed in certain record groups. Check out this AI research tool.
Stuck for creative inspiration to bring your family history to life? Check out the 6 primary formats to use and find an idea right for you.
With this template, tell your Ancestor's unique life story. Make a keepsake for future generations with this do-it-yourself Ancestor Life Story Template. It is a CANVA template with custom placeholders which make it easy to click-and-add the photos and details of their lives. All text is editable so you can customize it to fit your Ancestor's life. WILL NEED FREE CANVA ACCOUNT Use your copy of CANVA template and create a one-of-a-kind gift for close relatives, a family reunion giveaway or a treasure to keep for yourself. Use the placeholders to ADD: – a photo – key Info (birth, date, marriage and other important dates) – mini-family tree – a brief story, summary, poem, quote or information that captures your ancestor's story The template size is 8.5" x 11" and designed to print one sided or two-sided .............................................. WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE The Ancestor Life Story template is a digital, NO PHYSICAL ITEM will be shipped! All content will be entered by yourself. This is a do it yourself project. A PDF file will be available for download immediately after purchase. Your PDF file will include a link to your copy of the Ancestor Life Story Template PLEASE NOTE - This is a digital product, you will NOT receive a physical item - You need a FREE Canva account in order to use and edit this template, you can sign up for FREE at canva.com - This planner template is fully editable, from text to images used you can change, add and delete any elements that you wish. You can also add, duplicate and delete pages. © Purple Printable. All Rights Reserved. - This template is for personal use only and is not to be re sold as a template of any kind, or to be used for commercial purposes, such as being sold as a finished planner. Due to the digital nature of this product and it being an INSTANT DOWNLOAD i am unable to offer refunds, however please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any issues, i will do my utmost to respond promptly and help to solve your problem.
I've been working hard on my business this past week, especially marketing. From what I've learned so far, it is essential to have a simple and clear message. For me that revolves around finding your ancestor's story. I don't want to just find names and dates for people, although if that's all they want, I'll
Finding hidden females in your genealogy research can be challenging. Follow the tips in this blog post to put one proven strategy to work.
It is wonderful to uncover the facts of an ancestor's life, but putting a face to a name is the most amazing discovery of all. Find out where to look for ancestor photos.
Passenger ship manifests are a great way to discover more about your immigrant ancestors. These resources can tell you so much, like hometowns and who they arrived with.
Historical maps are crucial to genealogy research! Learn how to find free online historical maps to use in your genealogy research.
Use the Ancestor Profile page to gather important information about your ancestors. I use this page as the first page in each ancestor chapter in my genealogy notebooks. The bundle also includes an Ancestor Profile page with the occupation field. / / / / / This page is designed to help you organize your genealogy research. It may be used alone but is best when used with other pages from the Family Tree Notebooks line. WHAT YOU'RE BUYING: twp digital download genealogy forms, left-handed and right-handed, in 24 different colors so you can choose which color to use in your notes. / / / / / A BETTER DEAL: If you want to get the best value for your money, check out the 200-page deluxe genealogy bundles I sell stuffed with all of the worksheets you need to tell the story of your ancestors: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FamilyTreeNotebooks?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=28440623 / / / / / Family Tree Notebooks pages: /// have a margin on the left side so you can print them out and add them to a binder or have them spiral bound. Personally, I use a discbound journal system for my genealogy notebooks. /// work with a pre-printed index that covers the first 6 generations and has blank space if you’d like to go back further. The pages have a spot for the index number assigned to each ancestor so you can keep each person’s information together. /// can be printed or used digitally. I use these pages in my Goodnotes app to create digital genealogy notebooks for each family but you can also print out the PDF files and fill them out by hand. Here's a post detailing how I use these pages on my iPad: https://familytreenotebooks.com/blogs/news/how-to-make-genealogy-notebooks-on-your-ipad /// come in 24 different colors so you can customize your notebooks to fit your organization system or your personal style. / / / / / *IMPORTANT* - This is a digital item. You can download immediately and print at home but you will not be receiving a physical paper product from me. Remember this item is for personal use only. You are not allowed to redistribute or use for commercial use. Please let me know if you have questions!
Ancestor Appreciation Day is celebrated on September 27th every year to recognize and appreciate our ancestors and their sacrifices. It's a day to learn about family history, trace ethnic origins, and build connections with those who came before us. Ancestry refers to a person's ethnic origin or descent, which can be explored through Census.gov topics such as population and ancestry. On this day, we can take time to honor our ancestors and remember the impact they have had on our lives.
What can family historians glean from advice from great storytellers? Read a few tips that can help those of us writing family stories.
Here are ideas on how to create an ancestor scavenger hunt. Clues, stories & heirlooms—a fun adventure of learning about family from the past
Location affected our ancestors and it affects how we research them. Here are 5 "must know" things about where your ancestors lived.
This fully revised second edition of Ian Maxwell’s Tracing Your Scottish Ancestors is a lively and accessible introduction to Scotland’s long, complex and fascinating story. It is aimed primarily at family historians who are eager to explore and understand the world in which their ancestors lived.He guides readers through the wealth of material available to researchers in Scotland and abroad. He looks at every aspect of Scottish history and at all the relevant resources. As well as covering records held at the National Archives of Scotland, he examines closely the information held at local archives throughout the country. He also describes the extensive Scottish records that are now available on line.His expert and up-to-date survey is a valuable handbook for anyone who is researching Scottish history because he explains how the archive material can be used and where it can be found. For family historians, it is essential reading as it puts their research into a historical perspective, giving them a better insight into the part their ancestors played in the past. EPUB3: ReflowableProduktfaktaISBN: 9781526714176Utgivningsdatum: 2021-08-27Språk: EngelskaFörfattare: Ian MaxwellFörlag: Pen and SwordLängd: 192 sidor
Whether just starting your research or if you've hit a brick wall, using timelines can be crucial to understanding your ancestor's life. Keep reading for more.
Hey there, storyteller! Are you looking for theUltimate All-In-OneGenealogy Worksheet? First, some bad news… after five years and over 40,000 downloads, the free worksheet is no longer available. Don’t click away yet, because I have some good news and two choices for you instead. Snag the PDF Pack from the Template Store VISIT THE TEMPLATE […]
The online research site American Ancestors from the New England Historic Genealogical Society has just released the largest collection of authenticated Mayflower passenger genealogies ever online.
An article about researching the professions of the passengers who arrived onboard the Mayflower in 1620, using historical newspapers.
Are you making the most of Google for genealogy research? This post looks at how you can improve your search results and other tools.
Celebrate your roots and honor your lineage with the "Dear Ancestor" T-shirt, designed for genealogy enthusiasts and family history lovers. This shirt is perfect for those who cherish their personal heritage and the stories of those who came before them. Made with premium materials, it combines comfort with a meaningful message that connects you to your past.
Share This Post What do you do when you have only a tiny handful of genealogical records, especially for a female ancestor? Is there even a story there? Today we will take a look at a case together and see what clues we can find. Watch This Episode, or Continue… Continue reading
Recently, I decided it was time to begin researching my Aunt Annette’s family. For the record, my Aunt Annette was my grandfather’s second wife. Although she is of no genetic relation…
Don’t hide your family history! Show it off with these inspiring projects and gift ideas using your family photos and heirlooms.
This is the third post in my Family History Binder series. Click here to go back to part 1. My family history binder is broken into 16 sections. The dividers I used are the Avery Clear Pocket Label…
This free ebook has been curated to provide you with genealogy research methods for finding your ancestors’ military service records.
FamilySearch has billions of records for us to use in our genealogy. But there are 5 overlooked sections of the website that can be beneficial to our research.
10 genealogy research tips I wish I'd known at the start looks at mistakes made and how to avoid them when starting your family tree.
This free ebook has been curated to provide you with genealogy research methods for finding your ancestors’ military service records.
Find the hidden stories of your poor ancestors' lives with these 12 resources, including ones created regardless of wealth and because someone was poor.
Don't know what to do with those years of genealogy research? Get inspired and try these creative ways to share your family history.
How to improve your genealogy organization. Tips for making your genealogy research as effective as possible by getting organized.
