How to Find Your Ancestors Online

Have you ever wondered about your genealogy? There is no denying that we have, at least once in our lives, tried to find our lineage online. There must be some grandfather that your mom has mentioned once that tickled your curiosity and had you searching for answers in the web. With thousands of websites online, on reputable hosting companies, claiming that they have information about your ancestry, it can be quite confusing which are the ones you should trust and which are the ones you shouldn’t. You can refer to a variety of online resources to find your ancestors, but make sure to find websites with good reputation and a safe platform …

Seven important US records for genealogists

If your family member once resided in the United States at any point in time, the process of locating them is simplified if you take the time to examine certain crucial resources. Whether you are an inexperienced genealogist or are a professional in the field of constructing family trees seeking extra information to boost your project, you should not disregard the following documents:

The united states marriage collection
The Quinton collection of family histories
British records of those licensed to voyage across the seas
Canadian, United States border crossings
The 1840 American census of revolutionary war veterans
United States Passport applications

Ten steps to effectively trace an emigrant ancestor

If you desire to trace your ancestors who emigrated overseas, you need to obtain the most relevant documents by applying various techniques and tips. After finding a way through the maze of immigration documents, it is actually very easy to pinpoint the records that might be of use to your quest to understand your ancestors who emigrated to distant lands.

First, you need to have a clear timeline and a range of dates when your ancestors departed their homeland to commence your research. This will allow you to focus on documents from the correct time period.
Before delving into official records, it is important to check family records that are held by photographs, journals, postcards, foreign heirlooms, and family …

Constructing the family tree of Tom Ellis

Tom Ellis plays Gary, the love interest of Miranda Hart in the TV show Miranda. Tom is a Welsh-born actor with appearances in TV shows such as Merlin, The Catherine Tate show, EastEnders, Midsomer Murders, and the Secret of Crickley Hall. He is currently the spouse of Tamzin Outhwaite, and their union has yielded two young daughters. Although we usually trace the ancestry of an individual by following a direct male line, in this case, we will use alternative means because the paternal grandfather of Tom was a result of a pre-marital affair. We will examine the family tree of Tom Ellis.