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If you’ve been researching your family’s history, you’ve probably already come across references to the mysterious fate of the 1890 US census. According to the United States Census Bureau’s website, the census was severely damaged in January 1921 in a fire -
Back in the day, the only way to learn more about our past and our ancestors was through relatives and historical documents. But today, those trying to discover their family history can go beyond snippets of information from vital records, family -
Family photographs are an incomparable treasure for every family history researcher. They might even be the reason for some amateur researchers being drawn toward traditional genealogy in the first place. Old photographs are a beautiful way to connect with our ancestors. -
DNA testing has become incredibly common in the past decade, with several companies offering different types of DNA tests. Some people are interested in DNA testing for ancestry and ethnicity; others wish to explore their genetic makeup and its strengths and -
Many family researchers overlook the importance of talking to relatives until they start hitting brick walls. The fact is that while records, archives, and photographs can give you a lot of information, they’re all just pieces of the big -
Discovering your family’s history and finding interesting stories that your ancestors were a part of can make family research incredibly fun and fulfilling. It’s also an excellent way to find and build connections with your past. For many people, family research -
Trees can’t survive without their roots, and neither can humans. As we grow older, most of us try to find ourselves and our places in this world, but the journey needs to begin at home—by finding where and who we -
According to some estimates, about 2 percent of the American population is adopted. But adoption doesn’t affect adoptees alone. From biological parents to siblings, adoptive parents, and adoptees themselves, many people are affected in the process.] And most surveys show -
The Civil War is an integral part of our history, and nearly every person living in the United States at that time was affected by it. The war fought between 1861 and 1865 involved about 3.5 million soldiers from both sides—many