You may know that The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world. But did you know that within these millions of items are rich and free genealogy resources?
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…
Tackling a photo organization project? Tips to manage and organize your digital photos. From scanning to backup, streamline your system.
This is a guest post from Max Ernst Stockburger of InstaRestoration.com . You can also read his blog: " Tipps and Tricks for Photos " He...
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.
Even if you didn't inherit a photo of your Civil War ancestor, there are several sources you can use to find his physical description.
Learn how to organize your genealogy files on your computer with these practical tips for naming, managing and sorting digital documents and photos.
Identifying old family photographs does not have to be impossible! Tips to identify your ancestors and discover your family history in old family photos.
Ten years. Over ten years. I was stuck at a 4th great grandfather for that long. Most of that time I was pretty sure who his father was....
Sometimes, you have to take your research offline. Check out these useful tips for ordering records from brick-and-mortar institutions like archives and libraries.
Organizing your genealogy to do list into smaller blocks of time is a wonderful way to keep research projects management and keep up momentum.
Today's freebie is a real staple. Well, actually, it's a form, a note-taking form. You can absolutely use blank paper for note-t...
Timely processing of documents is a great way to stay ahead of the game in your genealogy research. This blog post will illustrate my organized workflow.
Here are some ideas of places to search for family photos.
Digitize slides using a film scanner. Save money by scanning film slides and negatives yourself using a low cost film scanner.
Important: This is a template for Canva. You will need a free canva.com account to edit it. The template does NOT work with other editing programs. Please see more details below. --- This is a unique, carefully designed customizable book you can edit and print. It makes for a great genealogy gift and a way to share your family history, photographs, letters, and genealogical records. Capture the history of your family and its traditions with this one of a kind book. - 58 editable pages (29 without background and 29 with a paper texture). - Fully customizable with your own text and pictures. - Edit all colours, fonts, sizes, etc. - No paid software needed - just a free Canva account. - Pay and download instantly. - Print at home or send to a professional printer. - Size: US Letter. The pages included are, among others: - 3 cover variations - About sections and pages for stories, anecdotes, facts, etc (with and without images) - Biography pages - Family tree - 5 Image gallery templates - Marriage page - Migration / history pages - Person page - 4 timeline templates - 2 section dividers - 2 notes designs - Dedication page The download will consist of: - A PDF for the transparent pages and dummy content. - A pDF for the paper textured pages and dummy content. - A text file with the unique template link so you can edit your book. --- IMPORTANT: This is a digital product. No physical items will be delivered. Colours might appear different due to monitor and printer calibrations. Because this is a digital product, there are no refunds available. This set includes two groups of pages: One with transparent background, so you can use your favourite paper, and one with a paper texture already applied to it. Make sure you don't print both! Please contact me if you have any issues using this template. I'll be very happy to help!
Papers and photos and sticky notes, oh my! Tame your family history research chaos with tips on getting started. Plus, a free genealogy organization ebook!
Digitize slides using a film scanner. Save money by scanning film slides and negatives yourself using a low cost film scanner.
Here’s how to remove damage from photos, such as those commonly found on Polaroid Land pictures. It’s a simple digital photo restoration technique you can use to improve your old family photos.
Creating an ancestry photo book can be daunting. You may feel paralyzed about where to begin. Here are my step-by-step tips to make the process manageable and fun.
Timelines are super helpful for your genealogy research and can help with your brick walls.
Catawissa, Pa., from across river and other family and vintage photos from the past. Put faces to the names of your loved ones at AncientFaces.
In this tutorial, we’ll take an in-depth look at restoring an old torn photograph. Restoring old family photos is something that you can do for your relatives and bring tears to their eyes, and...
You’ll Love This If… Don’t lose track of your family tree discoveries! Use the genealogy worksheets, templates and checklists in this download to organize family facts and keep tabs on your genealogy…
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By photographing family heirlooms you ensure their memory is protected for decades to come. Here’s how to set up the perfect picture.
Chances are you have some paper files in your genealogy records. But how can you organize them? Here’s one method of getting that paper under control.
Are looking at records in your genealogy research and mining every clue? This blog post will show you why that is important to do every time.
Storing old family photos in a box in your closet? Here is what to do with boxes of family photos to insure you have them for the future.
One of the best ways of preserving your family history and to make the most of your research is to make a family tree album that can help you preserve the information for future generations. Making a family tree album can also help to bring all the family stories and pictures together so that your
Do you wonder what to do with old photographs? This easy DIY idea will help you add vintage artwork to your home in no time for little cost.
Chances are you have some paper files in your genealogy records. But how can you organize them? Here’s one method of getting that paper under control.
Hello, Memory Bound friends! On a recent Facebook Live video, I shared some scrapbooks I’ve been working on lately, including a few pages from my heritage albums. From the comments and questi…
We all have grandparents old photographs that because of the age are not in the best preservation conditions. So many of our old photos may have tears and scratches, spots, damaged areas and so on. Not to say that are all in black and white or sepia color tones. So to repair a damaged photo will not going to be an easy task. You will have to pay attention to every little details to obtain a realistic effect. The Photoshop tools that are used the most in old photo repair are the the Spot Healing Brush Tool, the Clone Stamp Tool and the Brush Tool.
