by Christine Bell | Jun 10, 2014 | Christine Bell--Genealogy
When I first began researching my family history, my grandmother suggested that I visit her older sister and ask what she remembered about our ancestors. I arranged a visit and she told me a wonderful story about her grandparents, John Louis and Esther Best Traxler....
by Ashley Dewey | May 16, 2014 | Ashley Dewey: Single Life
So we’ve all had them: the stories that will live on as legends in our family history, forever. Well, recently my friend told me one of those stories from her life. Tara had recently received her mission call when a boy who was interested in her found out her...
by Christine Bell | May 13, 2014 | Christine Bell--Genealogy
The weather where I live has improved enough that I think “the winter that would never end” is finally over. Nicer weather turns my thoughts to outdoor activities and the hope to do some traveling in the coming months. It is definitely an opportunity to spend less...
by Christine Bell | May 6, 2014 | Christine Bell--Genealogy
Internet message boards have been around nearly as long as the internet itself. For many people message boards have been replaced by Facebook and Twitter, which have quicker response times. Message boards are still useful for the genealogist despite the possibility...
by Christine Bell | Apr 29, 2014 | Christine Bell--Genealogy
Is your family history displayed on the walls of your home? If not, why not? Perhaps you are concerned about the effects of light and other environmental factors might have on vintage photos and documents. Fortunately, making a good scan of photos and documents is...
