Where is My Native American DNA?
By Deborah Morgantini My maternal great-grandmother, Elsie Goble Lord circa 1910-1920 There was a story in my maternal family oral...
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familytreearchaeol
Aug 12, 20237 min read
Who Lived in Your House?
Do you own an old house? If you didn’t inherit it from a family member and know the history of it, did you ever wonder who the family or...
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familytreearchaeol
Jul 18, 20235 min read
Most User-Friendly Genealogy Websites - My Personal Insights
I like to think that embarking on a genealogical journey to discover your family's history can be an exciting and rewarding experience....
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familytreearchaeol
Jul 14, 20234 min read
Unraveling Your Roots: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Family Tree Pedigree
A family tree pedigree is not just a collection of names and dates; it is a beautiful tapestry that weaves together the stories,...
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familytreearchaeol
Jul 4, 20234 min read
Exploring Northeast USA Genealogy: Tips and Key Resources for Tracing Your Roots
The Northeastern United States is a region steeped in history, culture, and diverse immigrant populations. From the early settlements of...
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familytreearchaeol
Nov 19, 20223 min read
Book Review - The Sawtooth Slayer, A Venator Cold Case by Nathan Dylan Goodwin
Book Review for The Sawtooth Slayer (Venator Cold Case #2) by Nathan Dylan Goodwin We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC...
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familytreearchaeol
Jul 19, 20226 min read
How to Avoid Genealogical Mistakes!
Genealogy is a fun and interesting hobby as evidenced by the number of people who have ancestry.com and familysearch.com accounts. People...
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familytreearchaeol
Jul 4, 20223 min read
Genealogical and Historical Date Coincidences
As a genealogist, I see a lot, I mean A LOT of dates in my research. I became interested in those dates in my family tree and in the...
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familytreearchaeol
Jun 10, 20225 min read
Are You the "Family Historian?"
Sometimes the interest in genealogy seems to skip a generation and sometimes family members just have no interest in learning about their...
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familytreearchaeol
May 27, 20225 min read
Chauncey F. Beam, Union Army Soldier
As Memorial Day 2022 approaches I thought that a fitting tribute to commemorate this day would be to write a biographical narrative about...
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familytreearchaeol
Apr 18, 20226 min read
Can You Trace Your Ancestral Lineage Back to Adam and Eve?
Note: Before you read this blog, I want to state that I am of the Christian faith, I am spiritual, but, as a genealogist and researcher,...
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familytreearchaeol
Mar 5, 20224 min read
International Genealogy Day - March 12, 2022
Did you know that there is an International or National Genealogy Day? I didn't and I've been working on my family tree and genealogy for...
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familytreearchaeol
Feb 13, 20225 min read
Searching for Your African American Ancestors
In commemoration of Black History Month, I find it fitting to help with researching and discovering any African American ancestors you...
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familytreearchaeol
Dec 19, 20212 min read
Using Obituaries for Family Tree Research
Did you know that you can begin to build a family tree or add information to your current tree through a simple obituary of an ancestor?...
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familytreearchaeol
Nov 26, 20215 min read
Seventy-two Questions for Family Interviews: Who Is Your Oldest Living Relative?
As the holidays begin many of us will be gathering with friends and family for dinners and visits. This may give your “designated family...
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familytreearchaeol
Mar 16, 20216 min read
Using Cemetery Research to Add to Your Family Tree and Family History
In my last blog post you may have read about how my interest in genealogy began. This blog is about why and how visits to cemeteries can...
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familytreearchaeol
Mar 8, 20216 min read
How My Visits to Cemeteries as a Child Inspired My Interest in Genealogy
When I was a child in the 1950s and 1960s our family made annual trips to visit our ancestors! How you ask? Well, of course, we went to...
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familytreearchaeol
Feb 19, 20216 min read
DNA Genetic Testing - Is It For You?
This blog post will explore some of the types of DNA testing that are available and how they may help in your quest for building your...
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familytreearchaeol
Feb 7, 20215 min read
Using a Family Bible to Build Your Family Tree
A family bible may be one of the most used references for starting to build your family tree. What a lucky person you are if your family...
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familytreearchaeol
Jan 29, 20216 min read
Five Steps to Help Identify "Mystery" Family Photographs
I have a whole box of old family photographs that were passed on to me by family members who think that I am the “family historian.” And...
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