By Carolyn L Barkley
As a retired public librarian, I am a firm believer in the use of public libraries (in fact, all types of libraries). In addition, I realize that more and more how-to resources are available on-line. However, there are basic tools for research that you need to have at hand in your [...]
Adding Another Dimension to Your Genealogy
Joe Roop Brickey
This article originally appeared in Heritage Quest, 16, no. 3, issue 87 (May/June 2000). It is reprinted here by permission of the publisher.
Faded photographs are among a genealogist’s treasured possessions. A picture of a family gathered on the front porch of an old farm house, or gathered around [...]
By Carolyn L. Barkley
Monday, March 17th, is the day when everyone claims to be Irish. For many of you, however, your research has already documented a bit – or a lot – of green in your family tree. You may have known all along, judging by family surnames such as O’Meara, Hennessey and others. For [...]
By Carolyn L. Barkley
Can you name your favorite book? Can you name just one or does the list just grow and grow?
I’m in the process of having built-in book cases installed in my home office/library. The process of removing books from the shelves to get ready for the new ones to arrive has provided me [...]