A Wee Bit of Scotland

When looking for your Scottish ancestors in America, a wee bit of history is important.

What’s Cooking?

I love to hear and read about the foods that my relatives and ancestors ate.

Where Will Your Family History Go?

Have you considered where your family history is going to end up when you pass away?

Irish Church Records

When researching Irish ancestors, church records are a valuable resource.

The California Trail: There’s Gold in Them Hills!

Boom town, claim jumping, fool’s gold, forty-niners, gold fever—this is the language of the California G

Rediscover the Aroma of Traditional Recipes

Food not only brings us comfort and pleasure, but also memories.

Did You Check the International Phone Books?

Perhaps you have walked through the doors of the Midwest Genealogy Center many times,

Picking the Brains of My Aunts

For many years, my mother’s four sisters lived in Des Moines, Iowa, their hometown.

What’s in a Name?

What’s in a name?

Holidays, 2020 Style

This year, the holiday season is different, maybe something like

Petticoat Lane

I’ve heard of memory lane, express lane, passing lane, and even of “life in the fast lane,”

Thanksgiving Is More

For many, Thanksgiving is more than just a meal with turkey and mashed potatoe