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6 Tips for Researching your African Ancestry

6 Tips for Researching your African Ancestry

Tracing your African ancestry can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging. Many African nations did not keep records of their citizens in the same way that Western nations did, and the slave trade scattered many African families across the world, making it difficult to trace one’s ancestry. However, with some persistence and creativity, you can uncover the story of your family and your heritage. In this blog post, we will provide tips on researching…

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Latter-day Saints Genealogy: Understanding the Passion

Latter-day Saints Genealogy: Understanding the Passion

Family history and genealogy have been important to many cultures and religions throughout history. For members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also known as Mormons, the pursuit of genealogy is a central aspect of their religious practice. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why Mormon latter-day saints are so interested in genealogy and the role it plays in their religious beliefs. One of the fundamental teachings of the LDS Church is that families…

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What Are Primary Sources When Researching Your Family Tree?

What Are Primary Sources When Researching Your Family Tree?

Primary sources are the backbone of genealogy research. They are the original records that provide first-hand information about your ancestors and their lives. In this post, we will explore what primary sources are, why they are important, and what types of primary sources are available for family tree research. How do you keep your Genealogy Records? Paper or Online? What is the definition of primary sources? Primary sources are original records that were created at the time of an event…

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Recording Unnamed Infants Guide

Recording Unnamed Infants Guide

Once you start digging into individual family units you’ll quickly realise the unfortunate fact that a lot of children were stillborn or within a few days of birth. Recording Unnamed Infants is often crucial when trying to understand the mindset and mental health of ancestors. How do you keep your Genealogy Records? Paper or Online? An example I came across recently was my 2x Great Grandmother. I had three recorded children in my tree and I was in the stage…

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Open Ended Questions to Ask Older Generations of Your Family

Open Ended Questions to Ask Older Generations of Your Family

Almost everyone will have older members in their family that might not be around for that much longer, so it’s great to ask them about their lives and the lives of their Siblings, Cousins, Aunts, Uncles, Parents and Grandparents. Below is a list of great questions to ask older generations. The majority of the time they will jump at the chance to give you what you’re after as long as you don’t go down the ‘survey’ avenue. I’ve seen a…

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DNA Shared Between Two People Checklist

DNA Shared Between Two People Checklist

Whether you are looking up the percentage DNA Shared between your known relationship or have just got back your DNA results and want to know what the possible relationships are between you and your matches the checklist below will help you figure out the possibilities. What’s your preferred storage method for Family Trees? Identical Twins 100% DNA Shared Parent/Child 50% DNA Shared Full Siblings 50% DNA Shared (Approx) Half Siblings 25% DNA Shared (Approx) Grandparent/Grandchild 25% DNA Shared (Approx) Aunt-Uncle/Nephew-Niece 25% DNA…

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Researching Your Freemason Ancestry

Researching Your Freemason Ancestry

The Freemasons have a reputation for being a very secretive an secluded organisation, but depending on the locations/lodge there can actually be a lot of information available on its past members. With regards to Freemason Ancestry, generally speaking a lodge is unlikely to offer up any information relating to an Entered Apprentice or Fellowcraft Mason but would be able to offer information on a Master Mason. Before getting in to Freemason research its good to read up on how the…

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Researching Ancestors In The German Military

Researching Ancestors In The German Military

Anyone with German Ancestors know that German Research can be at times, very tricky but once you’ve got the people you’re after you can find lots of very interesting sources. One of the most important sources beyond Birth, Marriage and Death records are Military records. Below are some great resources for finding anyone that was in the German Military. What’s your preferred storage method for Family Trees? 1 –  Deutsch Dienststelle (wasT) Probably the most important German Military Collection around…

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How To Find Out About A British WWI Veteran In Your Tree

How To Find Out About A British WWI Veteran In Your Tree

Almost everyone will have someone in their tree that fought during the First World War (Or Great War). Naturally people we love finding these WWI Ancestors as it tends to fill us with a massive sense of national pride. Especially on Remembrance Day in the United Kingdom. Finding more out about these ancestors can be challenging but if you know the right places to look you can get a lot of information if you’re lucky. What’s your preferred storage method…

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Guide To Researching French Records

Guide To Researching French Records

The further you go back in your tree and the more branches you find, chances are you’ll find a French ancestor. Unfortunately with French research you need to know the exact place that person was born (Or get very lucky with a unique surname) to be sure you’re looking at the correct person. French records are indexed by town (Archives de la ville de ____) and/or Departement (Archives Departementales de ____) Plus modernised versions i.e. Rouen incorporated adjacent towns so…

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