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Indentured Servants, Who, What, Why?

Indentured Servants, Who, What, Why?

Genealogy and family history research can uncover fascinating stories and details about our ancestors, including those who may have been indentured servants. Indentured servitude was a common practice in colonial America, where individuals would work as servants in exchange for passage to the New World. In this blog post, we will explore the history of indentured servitude, the life of an indentured servant, and how this information can be useful for genealogy research. How do you keep your Genealogy Records?…

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Tips for Researching Dutch Ancestors

Tips for Researching Dutch Ancestors

It’s often daunting when looking at records from another country, in a different language to what you are accustom to. Dutch records are definitely no exception. We often take for granted in the UK how easy it is to obtain Birth/Marriage/Death certificates and how little effort it takes to find them. What’s your preferred storage method for Family Trees? WieWasWie When it comes to Dutch records, looking around in forums or using a search engine will usually bring you to…

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