Local Family History

A guide to genealogy research in Harrisburg, Illinois.

Northern Colorado is a tapestry of people with rich histories. But for the beginner, trying to find genealogy information can be overwhelming. I hope you will find your search for family history less daunting by using the information provided.

This article lists five sources of family research information in Baker County, Florida.

To help Indianapolis' historic Irvington township with its historical memory, there are at least three resources. I cite yet another resource, as a "tasty" surprise ending to this article.

The City of Mobile, Alabama is a city rich in history dating back to the early 1700s. It has a number of resources to help in the search for local family history and genealogical information.

If you live in Oklahoma and you're interested in more genealogical information about your family, check out these two professional options.

Elementary and secondary school students can prepare research projects that are worthy of college-level work with the tips and advice provided in this article on the National History Day Contest.

Whether it is to find out more about your family's history, a home's history before purchasing it, or just for fun, these tips will help you research any hom or property for free.

What is National History Day and how do you make a project? I will tell you how in a this simple step by step guide.

My three kids all participated in National History Day and our whole family learned from their experiences. It's worth every moment invested

A piece defending the right of history to exist!

Teaching may be the road most history majors take, but it can open doors in other fields. The tools gained while earning a history degree lend themselves well to a number of businesses.

History, the twisting, turning adventure of life. History is much more than it looks like it is, history from the second to next or from a decade to a century. History has a much bigger part in life than we believe, history makes us who we are.

What does history mean?

Below you will find simple ideas on how to create your history time line journal. In my experience I have found that the best time to begin the history time line is during the first grade.

Madison, WI is the home of the County and State Government as well as the State Historical Association. these offer great resources for Dane County and Madison, WI genealogy data.

A short story that describes my experience in researching my family genealogy.

This article looks at local resources available to those trying to trace their genealogy in Essex County, New Jersey. Read this article and you will instantly be able to start tracing your family's history.

When it comes to researching your family history, there are a lot of great websites that can aid you in your research.

This guide has tips and information to help you find out about the history and original appearance of your period home. It includes details on searching courthouse records, talking to neighbors and more.

Where to search for historical information about your neighborhood

Tips on convincing today's cynical students that studying the past has importance for all disciplines.

People can turn their love of history and their degree in that subject area into a meaningful career. Jobs for grads with a degree in history may take a little initiative to discover but they are out there.