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Strange Laws Part One - Quiz

Ten multiple choice questions test your knowledge of the some of the world's weirdest laws.

Strange Laws Part One - Article By Chris Krawczyk

Learn about some of the world's weirdest laws. Part one of a two part series. Part one focuses on the World, part two the U.S.A.

An Obligation to Future Generations By Chris Krawczyk

An article discussing the need to make sure that more than statistics are handed down from generation to generation.

Place Names from Native Languages - Take the Quiz

Ten multiple choice questions test your knowledge of the meanings of some very popular place names.

North American Place Names of Native Origins By Chris Krawczyk

An article exploring the meaning of some very well known place names that derive from native languages.

Old Occupations - Take the Quiz

Ten multiple choice questions test your knowledge of old jobs, some of which are extinct, many tie to surnames still found today.

Old Occupations - A Tour of Jobs From the Past By Chris Krawczyk

An article on old jobs, many of which tie to surnames that still survive today.

Using Search Engines More Effectively By Chris Krawczyk

Learn how to use search engines more effectively, producing fewer, and more relevant, results.

Using Search Engines More Effectively II By Chris Krawczyk

A continuation of the first article in the series. This one focuses on more advanced search techniques.

Cemetery Symbolism - Take the Quiz

Ten multiple choice questions test your knowledge of cemetery symbols. How well will you do?

Cemetery Symbolism - Let the Dead Speak

Many genealogists spend a great deal of time in cemeteries. Learn what various symbols mean.

DNA Testing - A Tool for the Macrogenealogist by Chris Krawczyk

Learn about DNA testing used for genealogy research. What it can and what it can't tell you.

Getting Your Kids Involved in your Ancestral Detective Work by Paul Duxbury and Kevin Cook

Some interesting pointers on how to get your children involved in your research.

Tracing The Origin of Your Surname by Chris Krawczyk

Learn how to find out the meaning of your last name. Learn where your ancestors came from or what they did for a living.

Researching British Soldiers Who Served in the 1914-18 Great War by Ian R Gumm

Some excellent advice on how to find records of your ancestors who fought in World War One.

A Beginners Guide to Genealogy Research by Chris Krawczyk

A good place to start. Talks about organizing your research, how to begin, how to set your goals, how to find sources of information, etc...

A Guide to Finding Your Irish Ancestors by Chris Krawczyk

A guide to research in Ireland. Talks about understanding names, The geographical divisions of Ireland, a bit of history, Tithe Applotment Logs and Griffith's Valuation as tools for research.

Family Trees That Talk - Interviewing Relatives by Wayne Thomas

Tips on how to interview your relatives and some great questions to ask. The author put a lot of thought into this.

Several Ways to Search Ship Manifests For Your Family's History by Paul Duxbury and Kevin Cook

We liked this one. A good article on getting at ship information if you're looking for people who came to the USA.

Accessing The UK Censuses Online by Sandra Beckett

If you are beginning to search for your UK ancestors, you might like to know that you can do it in the comfort of your own home.

What Property Records Can Tell You About Your Family's Past by Paul Duxbury and Kevin Cook

Property records can tell you a lot about your family's past. Real estate leaves a paper trail.

Getting Started on Family History by Chalmers Cursley

While very short and simple, offers a few good points on getting started. We found his explanation of the difference between genealogy and family history to be interesting, although we don't agree with it.

Death and Taxes: Two Avenues to Travel on Your Genealogical Quest by Paul Duxbury and Kevin Cook

Little bits of information are available in many different places if you know where to look. As the old saying goes, two things in everyone's life are inevitable: death and taxes.

Create Your Own Traditions with Family to Help Future Genealogists by Paul Duxbury and Kevin Cook

This is a must read for every genealogist. Imagine how easy things would be if your ancestors had read this one.

A Tale of Genealogy, Fraud and Poverty by John Arthur

An excellent history lesson on Scotland. A must read for anyone researching that part of the world.

The Great Genealogical Need by Leo Talbot

An interesting article on the merits of Genealogy, trying to inspire people to start their research. Light on information, but a good read.

An Italian Immigrant or Two and Their Famous Descendants by Marci Lynn

Some information on the ancestors of two famous Italian American's Robert de Niro and John Ciardi

Channel Islands Genealogy Society from July 2007 Newsletter

Learn a little history and meet the Channel Islands Genealogy Society

How Computer Software Can Streamline Your Genealogy Research By Paul Duxbury and Kevin Cook

Some excellent pointers on choosing and using software to help you with your Genealogy Research.

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