Genealogy

Reading Gothic Lettering!

Three ways to help read gothic lettering. As genealogists or family history hobbyists, let’s just face it, gothic lettering can be confusing! And when the person writing the information in gothic lettering begins to use shorthand or get sloppy, it’s nearly impossible to figure the words out. I’m currently researching in those early 1800’s Archdiocese…

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Screenshot! For Genealogy Research

Screenshot! For genealogy research, what is the best way to screen shot records on the computer for future printing, deciphering or study, and for zooming in?  Well, fortunately, after screen shooting a dozen records, I discovered, there’s a good way and a poor-quality way to do it.  Let me explain . . . How many…

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Genealogy research in Slovenia 2020

In the past, the ONLY way to do genealogical researching in Slovenia and find your family, was to go there and visit the TWO archdioceses. One in Ljubljana, the capital, on the west side of the country and one in Maribor on the east side of the country. My husband has been so generous and…

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Our New Forever Family Tree 5+ Genealogy Tree 16×20

Here at Forever Family Trees we are so excited to introduce our newest Family Tree! This 16×20 size tree holds 5 generations plus children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, etc. This tree holds photos and information just like our other trees, but on circle tags only.  On the front of the tag is a photo if you…

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Genealogy Research in American Catholic Diocese

Genealogy Research in American Catholic Diocese   A Case Study 1st – most immigrants were religious.  So why wouldn’t they remain faithful even when they’ve left their homeland?  Or at least marry in the church of their homeland?  Or bless a baby there? It’s most likely they did.  I never really considered my great grandparents a…

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Forever Family Trees Vinyl on Steel

Forever Family Trees Vinyl on Steel – large This large Forever Family Trees Vinyl on Steel is a bit more affordable! This style of tree still holds 10 generations of ancestors and many descendants.  This tree comes in black or brown vinyl, with either a steel galvanized background or a choice of two painted background…

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