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Gramma’s Rocking Chair By : Cheryle Hoover Davis She sat, enfolded in shadows, brushing her long, dark hair. Gramma rocked gently, the rhythm of her brush matching the soft ‘tap tap’ of her slippers on the floor. Family Unity - The Grand Parents way By : Generationsabu GenerationDB.com has made it their focus to give a modern day way to bring Family back together. Think of it as the 21st Century Version of Family Reunions. Their unique system, enables all who join, to reach even to most displaced Family Members thousands of miles away. Grandparents clear across the Ocean, can now share their family traditions, wisdoms and pass along those loved Recipes. Photos of Family members are easily stored in their Databanks, uploaded and shared. Grandpa's book By : David McLeod It's Grandpa's 80th birthday in a few months time and, of course, he’s impossible to buy for. So you’re going to use some of your family history research and create something personal for him. You're going to create a gift which shows some of his family's earlier generations, which shows the highlights of his life, and which marks his 'Place in History'. Getting Started on Family History By : Chalmers Genealogy, the study of pedigree differs from family history. The genealogist is concerned with ancestral descent and establishing family relationships. The family historian aims to produce a well documented narrative history of interest to family members and future generations Cedar Chests Keep Traditions Alive By : Kathy Moran Throughout the ages, every society has placed great emphasis and value on boxes that were made from stone, wood, marble, and many other materials, and bedecked with ornaments of every description. Many of these boxes, from tiny prayer boxes, to large cedar chests, have been – and still are – the focal points of holiday, family, religious, and secular traditions. Today, cedar chests remain among the most cherished – and the most practical – of these boxes. CedarStore.com has the finest in hand- Journals - Windows into the Past By : The details and insights to be gleaned from journals are not to be found in any other genealogical record. However, don't despair if you haven't come across one yet. After 25 years neither have I, but I live in hope! The Great Genealogical Need By : Leo Talbot For those of you that are experienced genealogists and have so far weathered the storms of years of research through dusty archives, old Bibles, sweet ancient relatives with unreliable memories, cold cemeteries, civil war records and all sorts of Vital Records, and who are now in the ‘nirvana’ of online research…this article is for you. Getting Your Kids Involved in your Ancestral Detective Work By : Paul Duxbury and Kevin Cook Getting your kids involved in researching your ancestral history is a great way to bond with your kids as well as teach your kids about your family history. It also gives the parents time to spend quality time with their kids. It can be a fun and entertaining project. Create your Own Traditions with Family to Help Future Genealogists By : Paul Duxbury and Kevin Cook Have you ever wished you could ask your Great-Uncle George how soldiers felt about World War I or your Great-Aunt Georgina how she weathered the Great Depression? Or perhaps you rue the loss of your Grandmother Gretel's recipe for delicious German strudel? Family traditions and lore can be completely lost in a generation or two if families do not actively take steps to preserve their history Tracing your Genealogy for your Family's Health By : Paul Duxbury and Kevin Cook Perhaps you do genealogy as a hobby, or perhaps you are interested in doing it as a profession to get a better grasp on history. Have you ever considered doing it for the health of you and your family, though? Medical genealogy is getting more and more interest from researchers recently. The reason is that much of what determines your health is likely inherited from your ancestors Recording Historical Information for Future Family Genealogists By : Paul Duxbury and Kevin Cook One of the most important parts of finding your family genealogy is making sure that it is recorded. This will help when future family members want to find specific information about their family. It will also help you to know exactly where you left off with recording your history, in case you have to set the research aside for a certain amount of time. By recording all of the historical information that you find, it will help to let others know about the facts that you found, instead of living off of the myths that have been passed down. Kissing Cousins - Deciphering Family Relationships in your Ancestral Tree By : Paul Duxbury and Kevin Cook Joining the world of genealogy research can be quite exciting at times. At other times, though, it can be confusing and difficult. Not only can it be hard to locate sources of information about your family, it can also be hard to figure out who is related to whom How Family Heirlooms Provide Hints of Your Genealogy By : Paul Duxbury and Kevin Cook Genealogy research can be a huge undertaking. If you are new to the world of genealogy research, most experts recommend starting in the family home. Once there, you should start examining the pieces you find that have been handed down. Handed Down Family Names Can Provide a Genealogical Clue By : Paul Duxbury and Kevin Cook Two types of names are handed down from generation to generation: surnames and given names. Surnames have obvious genealogical links that can indicate country of origin, ethnicity, and even religion, and genealogists must be aware of the difficulties of surname research. Given names, however, can also provide clues to family history. Both types of names, therefore, should be studied in order for genealogists to understand better their ancestral origins. Family Mementos Hold the Key to your Ancestral Search By : Paul Duxbury and Kevin Cook Family mementoes can be a useful tool in your ancestral search. You can use just about anything that has been passed down from an earlier generation. One of the most common things to use is a family bible. Many family bibles have family names, children's names, family churches and a host of other information Solve the mystery of your english, scottish and irish roots By : chris For many their roots lie in the United Kingdom and the countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. But, how do you start going about finding them? Protect Your Precious Family History Data From Disaster and Loss By : Michael Fire! Fire! Fire! In a frantic minute you grab the kids and get a safedistance from your house. There you witness your home, and everything in it, burning to the ground. It's a total loss. A disaster of any kind is not ever a pleasant experience, but at least there is insurance to build again and to buy new furniture. But let's talk about what is not insured. Things that once lost, are gone for ever! You Are Hereby Appointed Family Historian By : Michael We all witnessed the passing of the last century, and with it's passing, the memories of the 1900s live on only in the minds and memories of we who lived it. Tragically, for those who fail to keep a record of it, priceless family history, is going, going and soon to be gone! Time in My Pocket By : Michael I just finished reading "The Notebook", written by my favorite author Nicholas Sparks. There is a passage near the end of that book that really made an impression on me and reinforced thoughts that I've always had about keeping journals and life stories. Flunking Family History By : Michael If someone were to give your children a “test” that covers many of the details of your life, and included questions about their own family’s history, how do you think they’d do? After a number of years of living (studying) in the same home with you, you’d figure that they’d know a lot about your life, the lives of their grandparents and more. Energize Your Journal Writing Today for Tomorrow By : Michael Some write journals and diaries for the therapeutic value of it. Admittedly, there is value in this exercise, but I have always written a journal with a sense of historical perspective. When I write, I envision my children, grandchildren and their children reading about me and the era in which I lived. I highly encourage you to expand what you may currently be doing with your journal. As journal-keepers aren't we always looking for something more to write about? What you write today may be the New Family Tree By : Renee Zamora FamilySearch's new feature Family Tree, currently in beta testing. Like all of the LDS' undertakings this new feature was designed for LDS members to help them do temple work for their deceased ancestors. It just so happens that everyone else benefits from their efforts. In this article Family Tree is explained. “It will be a truly remarkable thing with worldwide implications.” 9 Steps to Unique Articles By : 1 Remove your limits Reduce your subject to a single core word and then brainstorm around it. For example, if you're trying to write about "Study Skills", expand your thinking to "School". Now jot down everything that comes to mind when you think about School, and when you run out of ideas start asking yourself open questions around the subject and noting your answers. Eliminate Common Problems in Writing Articles By : Before writing an article, have you ever felt overwhelmed by a blank sensation, not knowing where to start? Henry 'Harry, the Regicide' Colonel MARTEN By : Amanda Taylor Henry Marten 'The Regicide' (1602-1680) a very prominent figure during the Civil War, was one of the 59 signatories of King Charles I death warrant in 1649. Born in 1602 opposite Merton College Church at Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, he was the son of Sir Henry Marten Senior of Longworth & Hinton Waldrist (Berkshire). He died on 9th September 1680 at Chepstow Castle, Monmouthshire.His father Henry Marten Senior, was a Judge of the Admiralty Court and distinguished civil lawyer.

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