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Planning on hiring a genealogist? Here are the things you need to know
The history intrigues people in its most eccentric way. It has always been part of an extreme amount of studies be it of an expert, a typical student or an individual who aims to answer questions clouding in his/her mind with all regards to the past. That...
read moreBridging the gap: writing a family biography others will want to read
Sometimes as we research our family history it is easy to get so caught up in collecting all the details about our ancestors that we forget the other important side of family history – sharing it with family members! If you have a closet overflowing with old...
read moreWhat’s in a name? 4 tips for finding that elusive ancestor
One of the things I love about genealogy is the fascinating variety of names and the many forms that one particular name can take. One memorable name that I encountered recently was Cadwallader Slaughter, often shortened to Cad Slaughter. What a name! It’s a...
read moreGenetic Genealogy and DNA Testing for Beginners
Genetic testing is becoming an increasingly integral part of the family history and genealogy industry, and is often considered necessary as part of the reasonably exhaustive search required for the genealogical proof standard. In this introduction to DNA testing for...
read moreGovernment and Police Gazettes: Unlocking a major untapped resource
Background Every Australian colony published regular gazettes to communicate legislation, regulations and information to the public service in particular and the community in general. Some departments such as education and police grew in size and began their own...
read moreBeginners guide to DNA and genealogy
There’s no doubt that DNA and genealogy is huge, with millions of people all around the world having tested already and using it as a new tool in the genealogy research toolbox. But there are still millions more who haven’t. Some haven’t because they don’t want to or...
read moreResearching South Australian history and genealogy
Are you just starting? Then here is the perfect article for you - How do I start my family tree. This article has links to free forms and guides you on the best places to start your research. Now that I've got started, where do I look? Many people say that it’s hard...
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