A Stitch in Time

My mom’s family lives in Australia, so most of their family heirlooms ended up with relative

From the Old School

When I was 10 years old, I attended a school that was over 100 years old.

I’ve Lost My Census!

When I began my genealogy research over 30 years ago, I tried searching for Australian censu

MCPL Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony at Midwest Genealogy Center

On Thursday, August 2, at 9:00 a.m., Mid-Continent Public Library will host a groundbre

All Over the Map

In college, I majored in history and minored in geography.

The Royal Treatment

Have you always heard that your family can be traced back to royalty?

Chasing a Fire

My dad told me several times about the fire that burned down the farmhouse that he and his mother lived

Engraved in My Memory

A couple of years ago, I was driving through a small town on Memorial Day.

A Disaster Waiting to Happen

Why has everyone heard about the sinking of the Titanic, but never heard about the

Nothing Is Certain but Death and Taxes

While I was doing my income taxes, the history nerd in me surfaced, and I wanted to know whe

For the Record

My kids dreaded when their teacher asked what their parents did for a living because when th

Royalty and Long-Lost Relatives: What’s Your Family Story?

National Genealogy Day occurs each year on the second Saturday in March, which this year falls on March 10.