Are you interested in learning more about your roots? The following articles might give you some inspiration for getting started.
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Family History LinksThere are so many places on the internet that may have information about your ancestors. From paid sites like Ancestry.com to local historical societies, there are many places to look. The following is a list of resources that may possibly help you. Family Past Expert Search Tools LDS Genealogy. This is a free website that… Read more: Family History Links
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New Old MediaConvert your old media to digital… Before it is too late! Restoring old media may enhance your family history. Through the years, I have been the one to collect photographs of our ancestors from anyone willing to share. One of the first things that got me sucked into family history was the old basket of… Read more: New Old Media
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Why would you hire Family Past Expert?Let me help! Whether you want a quick look at your family tree or you want extensive help with research or publication, I can help you on your family history journey. Here are five reasons you might want to hire me to help you with your family history. You don’t know anything about your ancestors…… Read more: Why would you hire Family Past Expert?
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Joy cometh later in the afternoonJoy cometh later in the afternoon – helping an adoptee connect Nearly every week, a mystery is solved or some interesting twig (or nut) appears somewhere on the family tree. Here is a little news of recent findings. “You are a PEACH!” “I cannot say thank you enough” “You are a genuine search angel!” “THANK… Read more: Joy cometh later in the afternoon
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My Great Aunt Already Did Our Family TreeLucky for me, someone else already did my genealogy I’m really am interested in my family history. But lucky for me… …Great Aunt Doris already did that side of my family tree so I don’t have to worry about that. …Cousin Jason has all the family history stuff in a box at his house, so its… Read more: My Great Aunt Already Did Our Family Tree
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DNA Testing – where do I start?DNA and your family history A relatively new addition to the list of tools that genealogists have at their disposal is DNA Testing. The world of genealogical DNA can be very interesting, but also very complicated. Which test should I take? Where should I buy my test? If I take a test will I instantly… Read more: DNA Testing – where do I start?
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A day at the library!Coming off my high of getting to spend a day at the Minnesota History Center Gale Family Library, I thought I’d share some tips for visiting this and other research facilities. A lot of these tips may be intuitive, but they can serve as a good reminder, and I will admit that I didn’t remember… Read more: A day at the library!
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Why study your family history?I have been asked on more than one occasion why I am so interested in family history. Every so often I run into someone who doesn’t roll their eyes and wonder why I’m so obsessed. A couple years ago a former co-worker, who shares my interest in the hobby, pinned me down. He asked me… Read more: Why study your family history?
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The importance of mentorsIn observance of Thank Your Mentor Day, I am writing about the importance of having a mentor and being a mentor in our world of genealogy. This day is meant to honor those individuals who encouraged and guided us, and had a lasting, positive impact on our lives. I was fortunate to have a faithful… Read more: The importance of mentors
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Ready, set, go! (FamilyPast.Expert is open for business)It’s official! 2016 is here and with it comes the official opening of Family Past Expert. I’m excited to roll up my sleeves and help you with your genealogy needs and/or provide you with my family history products. If you have any questions, please use the contact (“reply”) forms that are available throughout this web site.… Read more: Ready, set, go! (FamilyPast.Expert is open for business)