Goodbye! “Nach Amerika!”

Over the centuries, these words were heard numerous times as German families departed to Americ

Separating Fact from Fiction

When I am not doing genealogy, I enjoy reading fiction and watching mystery movies.

Let’s Get Together and Cluster!

When researching genealogy, it seems like we all sometimes run into a “little” issue—a brick wall.

Rollin’ Down the River: Genealogy on the Go!

When my daughter was a student at Kansas State University, I had a two-hour drive to get there to visit

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.