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What is Genealogy and What Does it Mean?

What is Genealogy and What Does it Mean?

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The word genealogy comes from the Greek words “genos” meaning “race” or “family” and “logia” meaning “study of”. Genealogy, therefore, refers to the study and tracing of family lineages and ancestry. It’s the science of identifying and documenting one’s family history, including ancestors, descendants, and relatives. How do you keep your Genealogy Records? Paper or Online? For many people, genealogy is a passion and a way to connect with their past, understand their heritage, and learn about the history and…

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6 Tips for Preserving Family Documents

6 Tips for Preserving Family Documents

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Preserving family documents and scrapbooks is an important aspect of genealogy research. These items are often rich with information about our ancestors, and provide a valuable glimpse into their lives and experiences. However, many old documents and scrapbooks can become damaged or lost over time, making it essential for genealogists to take steps to preserve them for future generations. In this blog post, we’ll offer some advice on how to preserve your family’s old documents and scrapbooks. How do you…

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Guide to Scanning Old Family Photos

Guide to Scanning Old Family Photos

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Family photos are arguably the most important source you can have of an ancestor. So preserving them digitally should be one of your highest priorities, and scanning them to the best possible standard is something that is often overlooked until it’s too late. Most people use the default settings on their scanner which is usually preset to about 100DPI with the output set to JPEG, which is just not enough for photos. Ideally you want to be scanning at 600DPI and…

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