Daily Genealogist

This article offers tips and guidelines for tracing the history of your home.

A Jerome, Idaho, woman writes about the steps involved in planning her Trappen family’s reunion. A related story discusses the Trappen family history.

Scholars at the College of William and Mary worked to determine the identity of a Norfolk, Virginia, doctor’s wife whose 1902 diary was purchased on eBay in 2009.

Last week’s survey asked whether you plan on traveling for genealogical purposes this summer. The results are:

62%, Yes, I plan to visit a library, archive, historical society, or cemetery to do research..
40%, Yes, I plan to visit an ancestral town or city.
30%, No, I do not plan to travel for genealogical purposes.
30%, Yes, I plan to visit with relatives who share my interest in genealogy.
12%, Yes, I plan to attend a genealogical conference.

This week's survey asks if you are a member of NEHGS. Take the survey now!