Archive for August, 2008

Labor Day and Ancestral Occupations

August 28th, 2008

By Carolyn L. Barkley
      
Labor Day symbolizes the end of the “carefree days” of summer. Paradoxically, it is often a seen as a day of rest, a brief respite from the cares and concerns of our more complicated working lives. There is no complete agreement as to who first suggested the idea of the holiday. Some [...]

Presidential Research – Lineages and Libraries

August 21st, 2008

By Carolyn L. Barkley
On several research trips to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, I was drawn to the large pedigree chart for President George W. Bush on the wall in the lobby. Despite having no links to his family, I found it fascinating to look at his chart. I think this interest  [...]

Making of America – A Resource You Shouldn’t Miss

August 14th, 2008

By Carolyn L. Barkley
Sometimes in the course of my research an online source comes to my attention that is just too great not to write about. I know that many of you have already discovered Making of America. For those of you who have not, now is definitely the time. You’ll be glad you did [...]

Upcoming Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference

August 7th, 2008

 
by Jana Sloan Broglin, CG
 
GenealogyandFamilyHistory is pleased to bring you a preview of the upcoming conference. Genealogical conferences and workshops, whether local, state or national, are the best learning value for your money. Please consider attending – you’ll be glad you did. This week’s guest author is Jana Sloan Broglin, CG, Vice President of Membership [...]