tag:experts.archives.com,2009-03-24://2 2010-07-16T09:18:09Z Learn More About Genealogy from the Experts We feature a new guest author every two weeks. These experts contribute valuable tips and lessons about how to trace your family heritage. Movable Type Pro 5.02 tag:experts.archives.com,2010://2.98 2010-07-16T05:52:17Z 2010-07-16T09:18:09Z

The Underground Railroad (UGRR) was an informal network of individuals loosely organized to aid the escape of American slaves out of slave-holding states and into free Northern states, Canada and South into Mexico.

Archives.com http://experts.archives.com The Underground Railroad (UGRR) was an informal network of individuals loosely organized to aid the escape of American slaves out of slave-holding states and into free Northern states, Canada and South into Mexico. tag:experts.archives.com,2010://2.94 2010-07-03T07:17:35Z 2010-07-03T08:35:16Z

After years of researching your family history with visits to local repositories, field trips to ancestral lands or far-flung cemeteries, and hours spent online tracking clues, can you quickly answer the following questions

Archives.com http://experts.archives.com After years of researching your family history with visits to local repositories, field trips to ancestral lands or far-flung cemeteries, and hours spent online tracking clues, can you quickly answer the following questions tag:experts.archives.com,2010://2.92 2010-06-22T06:31:31Z 2010-06-22T08:31:27Z

The Homestead Act of 1862, considered one of the most significant pieces of legislation in American history, persuaded eastern-European immigrants, adventure-seekers in the East, and women seeking independence to embrace the notion of founding a home place

Archives.com http://experts.archives.com The Homestead Act of 1862, considered one of the most significant pieces of legislation in American history, persuaded eastern-European immigrants, adventure-seekers in the East, and women seeking independence to embrace the notion of founding a home place tag:experts.archives.com,2010://2.88 2010-06-04T09:00:09Z 2010-06-05T07:44:58Z

There are many ways to squeeze information from a photograph, some of which have nothing to do with the contents of the picture. So if you are expecting an article on how to identify a photo by the clothes the people are wearing (or anything else you see in the picture), you are in for a surprise.

Archives.com http://experts.archives.com There are many ways to squeeze information from a photograph, some of which have nothing to do with the contents of the picture. So if you are expecting an article on how to identify a photo by the clothes the people are wearing (or anything else you see in the picture), you are in for a surprise. tag:experts.archives.com,2010://2.80 2010-05-22T00:27:12Z 2010-05-22T02:07:46Z

Every other year, my husband's family gathers for a reunion. It's the glue that keeps the family together. They've been doing this since the 1950s. For the planners it's an exhausting two-year process that culminates in a week long hug fest that welcomes generations of cousins from around the globe.

Archives.com http://experts.archives.com Every other year, my husband's family gathers for a reunion. It's the glue that keeps the family together. They've been doing this since the 1950s. For the planners it's an exhausting two-year process that culminates in a week long hug fest that welcomes generations of cousins from around the globe. tag:experts.archives.com,2010://2.76 2010-05-07T05:30:20Z 2010-05-08T02:13:02Z

Every genealogist has at least one. I'm talking about the "Lost Lizzie" or "Elusive Edna" whose maiden name is left blank in your family tree. Indeed researching female ancestors can be one of the most challenging tasks in genealogy, but yet one of the most important to help trace family lines to the previous generations.

Archives.com http://experts.archives.com Every genealogist has at least one. I'm talking about the "Lost Lizzie" or "Elusive Edna" whose maiden name is left blank in your family tree. Indeed researching female ancestors can be one of the most challenging tasks in genealogy, but yet one of the most important to help trace family lines to the previous generations. tag:experts.archives.com,2010://2.67 2010-04-24T02:23:23Z 2010-04-24T06:43:06Z

Picture this...you're just starting your quest for information on your family. What you might not know is that there are many valuable free resources that can help you begin your search. I've listed several volunteer driven websites below that are dedicated to making family history resources free to everyone. I encourage you to use these tools and help out by becoming a volunteer!

Archives.com http://experts.archives.com Picture this...you're just starting your quest for information on your family. What you might not know is that there are many valuable free resources that can help you begin your search. I've listed several volunteer driven websites below that are dedicated to making family history resources free to everyone. I encourage you to use these tools and help out by becoming a volunteer! tag:experts.archives.com,2010://2.62 2010-04-02T07:33:53Z 2010-04-02T09:32:28Z

There is a great genealogy resource near you. It contains free accessed to the latest "how-to" books, magazines and historical materials. Computers with the latest genealogy databases are waiting for you to use them. There are classes, lessons, special events and a staff whose sole purpose is to help you find the information you need.

Archives.com http://experts.archives.com There is a great genealogy resource near you. It contains free accessed to the latest "how-to" books, magazines and historical materials. Computers with the latest genealogy databases are waiting for you to use them. There are classes, lessons, special events and a staff whose sole purpose is to help you find the information you need. tag:experts.archives.com,2010://2.61 2010-03-19T07:51:30Z 2010-03-19T08:23:31Z

Our ancestors moved - A LOT! Though there were families who remained in the same town or nearby for generations, there were also a lot of people who moved. And, many of those people might have made a few stops along the way to their ultimate destination, only staying a few years here and there.

Archives.com http://experts.archives.com Our ancestors moved - A LOT! Though there were families who remained in the same town or nearby for generations, there were also a lot of people who moved. And, many of those people might have made a few stops along the way to their ultimate destination, only staying a few years here and there. tag:experts.archives.com,2010://2.58 2010-03-06T09:13:41Z 2010-03-06T10:49:32Z

You may have encountered a "blog" during your last search on Google or a genealogy colleague may have mentioned an article they read on a well-known family history blog. You keep hearing the term blog and wonder: "Am I missing out on a way to improve my research?"

Archives.com http://experts.archives.com You may have encountered a "blog" during your last search on Google or a genealogy colleague may have mentioned an article they read on a well-known family history blog. You keep hearing the term blog and wonder: "Am I missing out on a way to improve my research?" tag:experts.archives.com,2010://2.57 2010-02-20T05:47:23Z 2010-02-20T07:03:38Z

Are you looking for connections through Jewish genealogy? Exploring a Jewish past that was lost due to intermarriage or conversion? Searching for family lost in the Holocaust? Today there are more resources than ever to attain those goals.

Archives.com http://experts.archives.com Are you looking for connections through Jewish genealogy? Exploring a Jewish past that was lost due to intermarriage or conversion? Searching for family lost in the Holocaust? Today there are more resources than ever to attain those goals. tag:experts.archives.com,2010://2.52 2010-02-06T06:49:55Z 2010-02-10T04:12:47Z

Over the past few years, social media has received a lot of hype. But what is it, really? Why would you ever want to use social media? What kinds of Web 2.0 sites are there, and could they improve your genealogy? This article will answer all those questions.

Archives.com http://experts.archives.com Over the past few years, social media has received a lot of hype. But what is it, really? Why would you ever want to use social media? What kinds of Web 2.0 sites are there, and could they improve your genealogy? This article will answer all those questions. tag:experts.archives.com,2010://2.51 2010-01-22T00:34:02Z 2010-02-09T09:08:47Z

There are a countless number of Americans curious about their unproven Native American descent. Many are daunted by the task, and don't know where to start. Here you'll learn practical tips to begin tracing your Native American heritage.

Archives.com http://experts.archives.com There are a countless number of Americans curious about their unproven Native American descent. Many are daunted by the task, and don't know where to start. Here you'll learn practical tips to begin tracing your Native American heritage. tag:experts.genealogyarchives.com,2010://2.48 2010-01-07T17:42:11Z 2010-02-09T09:08:56Z

You have scoured bookshelves and archives at your local genealogy library, ordered periodicals and books through inter-library loans, and borrowed the Family History Library microfilms that hint to your ancestor's comings and goings.

Archives.com http://experts.archives.com You have scoured bookshelves and archives at your local genealogy library, ordered periodicals and books through inter-library loans, and borrowed the Family History Library microfilms that hint to your ancestor's comings and goings. tag:experts.genealogyarchives.com,2009://2.46 2009-12-23T22:34:37Z 2010-02-09T09:09:08Z

Building your family tree begins with yourself and your parents, and progresses generation-by-generation into the past. At some point every family history researcher, novice or experienced, hits a roadblock in that process.

Archives.com http://experts.archives.com Building your family tree begins with yourself and your parents, and progresses generation-by-generation into the past. At some point every family history researcher, novice or experienced, hits a roadblock in that process.