Do you know this bird? If not, you could get to know this punk rocker of the bird world and add it to your life list. Its red-crested head is reminiscent of a mohawk hairdo, and it has an attention-grabbing, …
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Now that you have done all your homework on home sources and started researching print resources and online records, the next thing to do is begin organizing that information. You might as well do it now before you have tons …
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I hate New Year’s resolutions. Perhaps my dislike is a result of typical resolutions being motivated by guilt or regret. I’ve gained ten pounds since the summer and resolve to lose weight. I indulged in too much egg nog and …
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In our last lesson I focused on print resources you can find in your library. Many libraries—including DBRL—now offer their patrons access to even more genealogical records with online subscriptions to the library edition of Ancestry.com (available within the library) …
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In our first genealogy lesson, I reviewed home sources. Your local library has several how-to books that will help get you knee deep into your family history and make use of those sources. Some of the basic resources in DBRL’s …
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Genealogy is the study of one’s heritage, ancestors, nativity or origins. Many refer to it as working on family history. I call it collecting dead relatives! Whatever you decide to call it, it can be the most fun you’ve ever …
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