FootNote
The new kid on the block, FootNote is known for digitizing historical
documents... many of which are genealogical gems. With naturalizations,
city directories, war records, newspapers, town records, etc... this new
kid is quickly being recognized as an alternative to Ancestry.
While we know our northern friends may not feel it, in the South, Spring is
here. So we thought we'd share a few of our gardening sites appropriate
for this time of the year. Along with gardening, there's grilling, and getting
ready to diet so that you can fit back into that bathing suit this summer!
You have entered the Learning area of AccessGenealogy.
We provide links in this area to websites which consist of genealogical
techniques. These techniques will assist you in researching your family
history.
Family History Made
Easy
Family History Made Easy:
Step by Step
The basics of family history research couldn't be made simpler than
with this continuing series of beginning genealogy steps from
Ancestry
Magazine. Learn everything from starting with home sources to choosing
the best federal and state sources to accomplish your research.
Authors Terry and Jim Willard, hosts of the first ten-part PBS
"Ancestors" series, bring years of genealogical research experience to
play throughout the series. Follow along as they explain the methods of
family history research so that you can learn new skills or improve your
established research methods.
The following articles in the series have been posted online:
The Ancestry Library is a collection of family history
how-to and learning materials. Browse their archives of Ancestry
Magazine, the Ancestry Daily News, and popular Ancestry.com online
columnists, Juliana Smith, George G. Morgan, Dick Eastman, Kip Sperry,
Elizabeth Kelley Kerstens, and Drew Smith.
GenHelp This site was created by five experienced and devoted
genealogists. They are dedicated to helping
all genealogists, from novice to advanced,
improve their research skills. They offer free
articles and Genealogy Courses to assist you.
They also have a unique method of encouraging
feedback on articles: If you wish to ask
questions or make a comment about any article,
fill out a comment form at the bottom of that
specific article. Each article provides a
method for the reader to respond or request
further assistance...
A daily dose of genealogy is the best way to
describe Myrt's column. I'm forever finding new things that open
my eyes to the subject of genealogy from her column. I think you
will too.
