Genealogy #70: Genealogy 2.0

Genealogy #70: Genealogy 2.0

I created a free account with MyHeritage. I made a Celebrity Collage and used the widget to add the results to this blog. See below. I may change it out later when I get a better pic. I think that a different picture may give different results. I do like the family tree set up, but am wondering about the limitations before it is no longer free.

I went to Footnote and browsed the Member Discoveries. I think what people are doing on Footnote is pretty neat. It is a combination geneology/history & social networking site. It has free registration too, unless you want to view some of he documents. A lot of it can be viewed free, though. I may decide to use this as a way to connect with some folks that I may, or not, be related to. My maiden name is not common.



http://www.myheritage.com/collage
MyHeritage: Family tree - Genealogy - Celebrity

Genealogy #69: Database Researching

Genealogy #69: Database Researching

I conducted a search in Ancestry.com for historical records concerning my paternal grandmother. I was able to easily bring up her record on the SS death index. I also looked at Immigration Records. I found a record that matches all I know about her except the birthdate listed. If the immigration record had the age in years instead of months, it would be right on, including names of other family members. I'll have to confirm with some other family members.

It helps to know as much as you can beore starting. In my case, knowing the incoming immigration port made it easy.