Connecting the Past to the Present

“The difference between try and triumph is a little umph.” –Marvin Phillips

What Are You Calling Yourself These Days? Early Welsh Naming System

A friend of mine was interested in learning more about her Welsh heritage.

What’s in a Cookie Recipe? Family History and Folklore

This time of year, I always make my grandmother’s molasses cookies.

Welcome 2023

“We inherit from our ancestors gifts so often taken for granted.

’Tis the Season in Europe Again!

Every European country has holiday traditions; some you would expect, and others…not so much.

Bringing the Background to the Foreground

I am not a “car person.”  I have family members who can glance at an automobile and instantl

Taking a Quick Look at ‘Genealogy Quick Look’

So, you have tracked your Great Uncle Fred to the Kansas City area in the 1920s, but you have lost him a

Creating Your Family History in Microsoft Word, Part 2

If you use Microsoft Word to create your family history, you’ll soon find that filling page after page o

Creating Your Family History in Microsoft Word, Part 1

Writing your family history?

Researching Your Native American Heritage

A customer recently asked for help tracing her maternal ancestors, Indigenous people who had settled in

Heritage Hub and Other New Genealogy Resources

If you’re big into genealogical or historical research, then you might have noticed some new names float

Da dove vengo (Where am I from)?

Italian American Heritage Month recognizes the achievements and contributions of Italian immigrants and