by Christine Bell | Mar 25, 2014 | Christine Bell--Genealogy
The appeal of stories and storytelling is universal. In some cultures, stories preserved history before there was a written history. Through stories we can travel to times and places that we couldn’t otherwise. Stories teach important truths in a way that helps...
by Christine Bell | Mar 18, 2014 | Christine Bell--Genealogy
One type of public record that can be very useful for family history research is a census record. Taking a census is a government’s method of counting the country’s population. Censuses have been taken since ancient times. The scope of this article will be limited...
by Christine Bell | Mar 11, 2014 | Christine Bell--Genealogy
As nice as it is to be able to search records from home on Internet, there are many valuable records that are not online, at least not yet. These records can be found in county courthouses, church annexes, state archives, libraries and historical/genealogical...
by Christine Bell | Mar 4, 2014 | Christine Bell--Genealogy
There are an amazing number of public records that can be accessed online and the number is increasing on some Internet sites on a daily basis. This online availability makes it truly possible to do genealogy in your pajamas at 2 a.m. if you choose. However, the...
by Christine Bell | Feb 25, 2014 | Christine Bell--Genealogy
Public records can supply a wealth of information regarding your ancestors and the lives they led. Before proceeding to discuss public records, here’s a review of the steps to take before looking for public records. The following graphic shows the steps of the...
by Christine Bell | Feb 18, 2014 | Christine Bell--Genealogy
I have gained knowledge about my family through conducting interviews of family members that I could not have found in any other source. Interviews can take several forms including a casual phone conversation. I enjoyed such a conversation recently with one of my...
