Online message boards and forums are a great way to let the world know that you are researching a particular family, and it is also a great way of finding out if someone else is doing similar research to yourself.
RootsWeb have a fantastic message board system with over 17 million posts on over 160,000 boards.
You can also try Genealogy.com runs a genealogy forum which is definitely worth checking out!
Again I won't go through a long list of links, as it is easy to just do a Google search on "genealogy message boards" to find some great ways of giving your research a real big boost!
This method really is a great way of getting your message out to the world, and of finding people with similar research goals.
Until next time!
All the best,
Peter Annett
Monday, June 14, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Land Titles - Another Great Resource to Use!
Land records can be used to establish where a person lived and when they actually lived there. This type of information is a fantastic genealogical resource, when combined with other records you have. You can discover when ownership of land changed hands and learn about the early settlement schemes that were in place. You will discover who had gold leases during the various gold rushes, also if someone received land via the many returned soldier settlement schemes.
You will certainly find this a most interesting avenue of genealogical research into your family history. Below are some links you can use to discover more about land records:-
In the USA I would suggest that you go to Cyndi's List Land Records and look up the links which relate to your specific location and also Ancestry.com.
Canada, UK and Australia you can also go to Cyndi's List Land Records, but also check out our friends at Ancestry for further information.
Again if you don't find what you are looking for try a google search. Always try to get the information for free if possible, before resorting to a paying option.
Talk to you again soon.
Peter Annett
You will certainly find this a most interesting avenue of genealogical research into your family history. Below are some links you can use to discover more about land records:-
In the USA I would suggest that you go to Cyndi's List Land Records and look up the links which relate to your specific location and also Ancestry.com.
Canada, UK and Australia you can also go to Cyndi's List Land Records, but also check out our friends at Ancestry for further information.
Again if you don't find what you are looking for try a google search. Always try to get the information for free if possible, before resorting to a paying option.
Talk to you again soon.
Peter Annett
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Check Your Local Genealogical Society!
Your local genealogical society can be another good source of useful information. You may find that historical information you are looking for has already been collected and documented by them. In any case it is a good idea to visit them and explain who you are and what you are looking for, you will usually find they are willing to offer some assistance.
Many genealogical societies are now accepting submissions of family history as well as the local history of the area.
I would even suggest that you join the local genealogical society, as it is a great way to find out about the history of the area and the people who lived there. You will also gain valuable training in genealogical research which will assist you greatly in the future. It is also a great way to meet new people and make new friends who share an interest in genealogy.
You will generally find that a genealogical society will make any new member most welcome, and that they will be looking forward to your input of new ideas.
A great example of the kind of information that a genealogical society can have is at Ballarat Genealogy , a huge amount of work has gone into creating this wonderful database of information, I can even find my own name there when I do a search!. Well done to Daryl Povey and his team at Ballarat Genealogy. If you have a genealogical society and have yet to get it online in a website, you will get some fantastic ideas by looking at what they have done.
I hope you are continuing to enjoy your family history and genealogy research.
Until next time.
Peter Annett
Many genealogical societies are now accepting submissions of family history as well as the local history of the area.
I would even suggest that you join the local genealogical society, as it is a great way to find out about the history of the area and the people who lived there. You will also gain valuable training in genealogical research which will assist you greatly in the future. It is also a great way to meet new people and make new friends who share an interest in genealogy.
You will generally find that a genealogical society will make any new member most welcome, and that they will be looking forward to your input of new ideas.
A great example of the kind of information that a genealogical society can have is at Ballarat Genealogy , a huge amount of work has gone into creating this wonderful database of information, I can even find my own name there when I do a search!. Well done to Daryl Povey and his team at Ballarat Genealogy. If you have a genealogical society and have yet to get it online in a website, you will get some fantastic ideas by looking at what they have done.
I hope you are continuing to enjoy your family history and genealogy research.
Until next time.
Peter Annett
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Census Records - Yet Another Great Source of Information!
Most countries have a Census every few years and this has gone on for years. The information from a census is a wonderful permanent record of the country at that particular time in history. A lot of census information is now available online and genealogists and family history researchers have never had it so good! Unfortunately you will find that some records have been lost or destroyed by fire over the years, and that some records are yet to be made available online.
I have listed below some useful links to census data. I hope you can find what you are looking for! The thing is not to get disheartened when you fail to find any information, remember census records are just another useful tool which can be used in your search for you ancestors.
If you want to check out census information in the US you should check out these sites:-
In the UK I would suggest that you try:-
In Australia I would suggest:-
I hope that this information has been useful for you, and that you have had some success in finding what you were looking for.
See you again soon.
Peter Annett
I have listed below some useful links to census data. I hope you can find what you are looking for! The thing is not to get disheartened when you fail to find any information, remember census records are just another useful tool which can be used in your search for you ancestors.
If you want to check out census information in the US you should check out these sites:-
- US Federal Census Collection - Ancestry.Com this is your best resource!
- Census Finder
- Free Online Census Records and Indexes
In the UK I would suggest that you try:-
In Australia I would suggest:-
- Ancestry.com.au then click on search option - Census and Voter Lists will then be displayed
- Genealogy Links - Contain useful links
- State Library of Victoria - Contains useful links
I hope that this information has been useful for you, and that you have had some success in finding what you were looking for.
See you again soon.
Peter Annett
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Family Tree Maker - The Most User Friendly and Best Software!
Family Tree Maker has long been considered to be the leader in genealogy software. The 2010 version is packed with features which make it even more user friendly than before.
This software is used by millions of family history and genealogy researchers around the world, and it's not hard to find out why it has become so popular. I personally use this software and I can highly recommend it.
The many features listed below come straight from the Family Tree Maker 2010 website.
See you again soon,
Peter Annett
This software is used by millions of family history and genealogy researchers around the world, and it's not hard to find out why it has become so popular. I personally use this software and I can highly recommend it.
The many features listed below come straight from the Family Tree Maker 2010 website.
- Enhanced integration with Ancestry.com - Import your Ancestry.com family tree, along with attached photos.
- Improved organization - Enjoy new ways to organize photos and other media.
- Slide shows - Create slide shows from photos in your tree.
- Family books - Publish beautiful keepsakes and books to share with friends and family.
- Standard source templates - Cite the right information every time.
- A new person view - View relationships within the context of your entire family tree.
- Scanner support - Add photos directly from your scanner.
- Family migration paths - View time lines and interactive maps highlighting events and places in your ancestors' lives.
- Better Performance - Experience faster load times and navigation
- A dynamic user interface that lets you quickly switch between important features.
- The ability to import data from other genealogy programs, including Personal Ancestral File, The Master Genealogist, and Legacy Family Tree.
- A Web Search that is integrated with Ancestry.com so you can easily add records and images from the millions of available historical records.
- Attractive charts and reports in a variety of formats.
- The ability to add photos and audio and video files to your tree.
- Time lines and interactive maps.
- Powerful sourcing tools that let you document—and rate—each citation.
See you again soon,
Peter Annett
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Immigration Records - How did your Ancestors Get Here?
I guess many people are located in the country that they are in due to immigration. Whether you a descended from the English Pilgrims who arrived in America in 1620 or the thousands of immigrants processed through Ellis Island between 1892 and 1954, your family will be part of immigration history and this can be used as another great genealogical tool in the hunt for your ancestors.
I have listed below some useful links which may be of great assistance when trying to locate immigration records.
If in the USA you may want to check these sites out:-
If in Australia some of your options are:-
In the UK you may want to look at these sites:-
Again if I have not included your part of the world, you may want to try a Google search like "XXXXX immigration records" where the XXXXX is the name of the country. You tend to find that a lot of information is available from the national archives of each country.
Until next time!
Regards,
Peter Annett
I have listed below some useful links which may be of great assistance when trying to locate immigration records.
If in the USA you may want to check these sites out:-
If in Australia some of your options are:-
In the UK you may want to look at these sites:-
Again if I have not included your part of the world, you may want to try a Google search like "XXXXX immigration records" where the XXXXX is the name of the country. You tend to find that a lot of information is available from the national archives of each country.
Until next time!
Regards,
Peter Annett
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