In the United States today, genealogy is rapidly becoming an interest for many families. Genealogy and ancestry sites are popping up everyday. Genealogy can be made into a family activity. Children as young as five years old can participate. Genealogy can be a fun way for children to learn about their heritage. Once your children [...]

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For those who want to buy and sell online for free, check out 50 States Classifieds.  They offer free online classified advertising services for small businesses in the United States. Click Here to visit the member profile of Genealogist at 50 States Classifieds

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Although I specialize in Illinois Genealogy Research as well as Midwestern United States genealogy research, my past experiences have included genealogical research not only in the United States and Canada, but also in Sweden, Norway, Germany, British Isles including England, Ireland and Scotland, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Greece, Hungary, Russia, Poland, Austria, and all countries [...]

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Although I specialize in Illinois Genealogy Research as well as Midwestern United States genealogy research, my past experiences have included genealogical research not only in the United States and Canada, but also in Sweden, Norway, Germany, British Isles including England, Ireland and Scotland, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Greece, Hungary, Russia, Poland, Austria, and all countries [...]

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My last few genealogy research projects have been wide in scope but always seem to gain the most information in military records. Many of our veterans of the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and the Civil War submitted paperwork to receive a pension if they were fortunate enough to survive. Some of the information found in [...]

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