I’ve spent a lot of time this past year delving into genealogy, getting lost for hours in Ancestry.com’s records, and discovering new information about my family’s history. I know I’m not alone in this search, and I know also that I’m not alone in getting stuck every once in a while and not quite knowing… Read More
Sign-up for a Genealogy One-on-One, May 6
Family history research can be time-consuming but extremely rewarding. There’s nothing quite like discovering a female ancestor’s maiden name, allowing you access to an entire new branch of your family, or discovering the records that confirm your ancestor’s profession. But sometimes you can get stuck and don’t know where to go to find out more. … Read More
New Genealogy and History Resources: Fold3 and Newspapers.com
Are you knee-deep in genealogy? Do you have a passion for history and rabbit trails? If you answered yes to either of these, then Deerfield Library is ready to assist you with two new databases! Fold3 Our new database Fold3 is designed with the genealogist in mind. This database is focused primarily on military genealogy.… Read More
Who Do You Think You Are? Telling Your Family’s Story
Family history and genealogical research is one of my passions, and I’m lucky enough to say that I come from a grand familial tradition of writing down my family’s stories. My great-aunt, an incredibly interesting woman in her own right who was a stenographer at the Nuremberg Trials, spent years researching and documenting the stories… Read More
Genealogy: Digging Up Your Roots
If you’re anything like me, history has always fascinated you. And I’ve found that there’s no better way to put history into context than to find out what your ancestors were up to! Genealogy, the study of family history, is a fun way to delve into the past and learn more about where you come… Read More
