Family History

DNA Testing

2009-05-12T16:44:00.000-07:00

A fairly new concept in family history research is DNA testing.

You can order kits online that are done using a swab in your cheek, so it is painless. The cost can be between 100 and 400 dollars. It can provide you with a lot of information.

DNA testing can:

* Verify if two people are related
* Determine if two people descend from the same ancestor
* Find out if you are related to others with the same surname
* Prove or disprove your family tree research
* Give clues about your ethnic origin

Since this is not a cheap test maybe your family members can chip in to help you.
This too, is not something I would do during early research. I would wait until I have a lot of information and have possibly hit a brick wall.

There are many websites that offer information on DNA Testing. Click Here for more information.

Genealogy: Uncovering Your Ancestry

2009-04-25T16:40:00.000-07:00

I hope you have gained a lot of information about your family history from the links I have given you. I usually don't recommend anyone spend any money on programs and such until they are ready, but if you think you are ready I can recommend an ebook that will be very helpful.

Genealogy: Uncovering Your Ancestry is a beginners genealogy eBook covering everything there is to know about genealogy research and it's easy for the average person to follow! In fact, some people have called it the "Genealogy Manual"!

This book is usually $37 but is on sale right now for $19.
The best part is you can download it and be reading it in less than 90 seconds. Another great feature is that is has a full 8 week guarantee and if you don't like the book you will get a 100% refund and you can keep the book for just trying it out. Wow! That is a good deal.

This Is Just "A Sneak Peak" At What You'll
Discover With Genealogy: Uncovering Your Ancestry

* Discover why you should explore your genealogical past.
* Learn how to trace your family history.
* Find out if you should hire a genealogist.
* Discover some of the genealogy tools that will help you with your journey.
* Learn how this genealogy research can benefit your family.
* Discover modern methods of looking into your family history.
* Find out how to utilize the Internet to help you in your endeavor.
* Discover how to get the best results for your ancestry searchs.
* Learn how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (also known as
Mormons, or LDS Mormons) can help.
* Discover what IGI is and how to utilize it.
* Learn about the important information you need to prove your history.
* Discover how your DNA can help you trace your family line!
* Learn about the major obstacles you might have to overcome.
* Plus much MUCH More!

CLICK HERE for your copy

If you buy this book, please come back and let us know how you liked it.
See you next time.

Outdated Medical Terms

2009-04-22T14:29:00.000-07:00

Sometimes during your searches you will come across death certificates or other records with medical terms that you don't recognize. Long ago they used a lot of medical terms that, many if not most, are no longer used today.

Here is a list of some of those terms with their meanings.
Apoplexy - Stroke

Bad blood - Syphilis

Consumption - Tuberculosis

Decrepitude - Feebleness due to old age

Dropsy - Congestive Heart Failure

French Pox - Syphilis

LaGrippe - Influenza

Lock jaw - Tetanus

Podagra - Gout

This is just a short list. There are many more. If you have a disease or cause of death and can't find out what it means, let me know and I will look it up for you.

More Websites

2009-04-21T16:00:00.000-07:00

As promised, here are some more websites. You are probably still working on the other ones, which is fine. Be sure to bookmark them so you can get to them easily.

 http://genealogy.com Good source for finding family

 http://genforum.genealogy.com/ Good place to look up surnames

 http://www.cyndislist.com Many many places to search here.

Stay tuned.....

Websites For Searching

2009-04-20T13:40:00.000-07:00

I thought I would list some websites to help you in your searches. Some of these are free, others have paid subscriptions. Go the free route until you exhaust it before spending any money.

 http://familytreeguide.com Free website to store your information

 http://geneasearch.com Free Genealogy Data to Help Find Your Ancestors

 http://rootsweb.com Full of information including message boards

 http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com Social Security Death Index

This should help you get started. I will list more tomorrow.

Free Chart

2009-04-19T09:29:00.000-07:00

I found this free chart online that you can print. This may be easier for you if you have this chart in front of you while interviewing people. I suggest you start with your parents and work backwards. Click Here for the free chart. This chart is provided by ancestry.com.

Researching Your Family Tree

2009-04-17T18:52:00.000-07:00

Researching your family tree can be lots of fun. Lots of family fun that is. Once you get started you become addicted. The more you find, the more you want to find. Do you know how to research your family tree? For a beginners guide, click here.