Genealogists.com is one of the world’s largest family history research firms, and we continue to grow at a remarkable rate. We currently are hiring for several positions, including Project Manager and Sales Manager. Consequently, it seems we are always seeking additional researchers. Given this fact, we thought it might be helpful if we shared some…
As family members and neighbors gather together to celebrate the 238th birthday of the United States, it’s a good time for talking with family members about how the holiday was celebrated in the past. How many of your group can remember that Independence Day became a paid federal holiday in 1941? Before then, it was…
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Genealogists.com provides high quality family history research at the most affordable price possible. We specialize in: Obtaining copies of original documents from archives and libraries around the world Breaking down difficult brick walls and solving complex family history problems Strengthening and extending family trees Who We Are Genealogists.com has created one of the largest…
Have you considered using materials from the Family History Library in your research? The Family History Library (or FHL for short), located in Salt Lake City, Utah, holds the largest collection of genealogical records in the world. These records grow daily and currently contain the names of more than 3 billion deceased people from over…
Have you been researching for some time now and would like to discover additional genealogical resources? Try using WorldCat, the largest library catalog in the world. It might very well point you in the direction of previously unexplored resources that may provide further information about your ancestor. Note: Remember also that Genealogists.com provides access to…
It does not take long to accumulate an abundance of papers, records, photos, and other materials while researching an ancestor. In the process, you may even lose track of what you were actually trying to discover. Creating a timeline can help you stay focused on your original objective. If you have never used a timeline…
It has been quite interesting to visit different archives and courthouses in the state of South Carolina, U.S. to handle and review various record types. Last week I spent the morning in the Greenwood County Courthouse for the first time. My self-guided field trip reaffirmed the reality that most people will eventually need the…
Why We Need Genealogists.com • About 28 billion people have lived on the earth since A.D. 1500 • 60 billion historical records exist offline, located around the world in numerous archives • Only 7% of historical records are online • Most online records are for North and South America & Europe • Will take 200-300…
Maps are very useful when piecing together your family history. They can help you gain a wider perspective of your ancestor’s life, community, and environment. Creating a map and adding important places as you research will help you interpret your findings and identify further avenues of research as you move back in time when boundaries…