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30 Writing Prompts for your Family History

You’ve gathered the facts, traced the dates, and uncovered the details, but now it’s time to bring it all together. With a family history book, you can add the stories that make your family come alive, creating something future generations will love. Kickstart your family history journey with my FREE PDF: 30 Writing Prompts for […]

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Why Searching Newspapers for Obituaries Is One of the Best Ways to Find Valuable Information

When researching family history or trying to uncover details about a loved one’s life, obituaries are among the most powerful resources available.

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How to Search for Clues of Native American Ancestry

Curious about your Native American heritage? Discover key tips, tools, and records to uncover clues of Native American ancestry in your family history.

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30 Writing Prompts for your Family History

It’s time to bring all your research together to create a family history book, often this is a lifetime of work. You don’t just want all the factual information, you want to add stories to make it interesting, especially for the younger
generations.

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US -Based Historical Photo Collections

U.S. photo collections for genealogical & historical research, bring your narrative to life.

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Welsh ancestry: A beginner’s guide

Uncover your Welsh roots with this step-by-step guide to researching Welsh ancestry. Learn where to start, which records to use, and how to navigate unique Welsh naming traditions.

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UK-Based Historical Photo Collections

These photo archives cover England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. They include portraits, school photos, wartime images, and community life, crucial for building family history narratives.

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A Guide to Researching Irish Ancestry

Are you curious about your Irish ancestry? With over 70 million people worldwide claiming Irish heritage, exploring your Irish family history can be an enriching and meaningful journey. Whether you’re starting from scratch or deepening your genealogical research, this guide will help you uncover your Irish roots using trusted methods and resources.

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Why Your Family Mystery Deserves Solving

Uncover why solving a family mystery is more important than ever. Learn how genealogy tools, DNA testing, and historical records can help you discover the truth about your family history.

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10 old map collections you should know about

These online historical map collections offers resources for genealogists, historians and researchers. Online access to hundreds of thousands of digitized topographic, panoramic, survey, military and other historical maps. Many of these historical maps are free for personal use. 0

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The Diary of Samuel Pepys

A 17th century London diary with hidden gems. It was on 1 January 1660 the 27-year-old Pepys made his first diary entry. In family history terms it gives a humorous account of day to day life in London. The Samuel Pepys website includes an encyclopedia where you can find everything from old London lanes to the fashion of the day.

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Free UK genealogy

Free UK genealogy has one of the largest transcript databases out there and it’s free! You may not get the details, but it can help start your research & avoid subscriptions.