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4 Fabulous Ways to Use the Library of Congress for Genealogy
The Library of Congress (LOC) is a dream destination for many U.S. genealogy researchers, but most of us can't get...
Tools to Highlight Your Great Genealogy Finds
Snagit and Skitch can help you highlight screenshots and other digital images you capture for genealogy. Here's how!...
“My Name is Jane:” Heritage Scrapbook Celebrates Family Tradition
This mini heritage scrapbook celebrates a family name--Jane--which has been passed down through several...
How to Reconstruct Your Early Childhood Memories and Stories
Most of us don't recall our early years well. How can we tell our life's story if we don't remember the first chapter?...
Use Forensic Genealogy Tools: Technology Sheds New Light On History
The forensic investigator pulls up to the crime scene and snaps a fresh set of rubber gloves. She props open the trunk...
Was This My Ancestor’s Neighborhood? Using Google Earth for Genealogy
When Lisa blogged recently about Google Earth's 10th birthday, it reminded me of something on my family history "to...
What To Do If a Scrapbook Gets Wet (or Photo Album or Pictures)
When family scrapbooks get wet, the result is not pretty. In fact, it can be quite dire for the scrapbook and its...
Family Photo Charm Bracelet: Heritage Jewelry Idea
Recently we received this picture of a photo charm bracelet made by Genealogy Gems Premium member Mary Ann. We loved...