Once source for genealogy research, that is sometimes overlooked, is the newspapers. Most of us have looked there for birth, marriage and death notices, but the newspapers can offer much more.

Louisiana people are a wonderful and dedicated people. Their passion and love for family and their state is very powerful. Family research is very important to most people in Louisiana.

The stories from the past of your ancestors, do you know them? Do you know your grandma’s maiden name? Do you know how she met your grandpa? Now is the time to ask those questions.

Genealogy using the Census is one way I do research. I love to trace the migration patterns of my ancestors and those I research.

Social Security Numbers - What are they?

Tony Burroughs is an internationally known African American genealogist, author, teacher and lecturer.

African American Research Tips - Black History Month is a great time to start your family research!

The Terrorism Prevention Act is influencing some county goverments regarding genealogical documents. Birth certificates are presently the documents most at risk.

Researching my ancestors has taught me that a marriage could have changed many a surname. I was very surprised as I delved deeper into my research to learn how many women in the 1800’s decided never to marry.

Occupations Chart in Older Records