Welcome to “A Labyrinth of Kinfolk,” where the past comes alive through the art of genealogy and family history research. As a passionate researcher and seeker of mysteries, I understand that hitting a dead end in your journey can be both frustrating and intriguing. Fear not, for in this post, I will delve into strategies …
I am giving away a few worksheets to honour our Ancestral Fathers throughout our History available from now till the end of September. This printable is to encourage you to celebrate Father’s Day in a unique way by delving into your family’s past and connecting with your fathers’ stories. Honouring Fathers in Family History: A …
Honouring Fathers: A Father’s Day Family History Activity Read More »
How to Use Facebook as a Genealogy Tool.
23 pages Filled with tips to get you started.
Printable Family Tree Template and Lots More..
What does a genealogy society do? A family history society or genealogical society is a society, often charitable or not-for-profit, that allows member genealogists and family historians to profit from shared knowledge. Large societies often own libraries, sponsor research seminars and foreign trips, and publish journals. Genealogy is a fascinating field that can reveal fascinating …
Bibles are mysterious things: Not all families have them as it depends on the religion of a family, the family religion can change over time and if there was a family bible at some stage, it may well and truly be lost now, the religion or dedication may not have been passed down. The family …
The Family Bible: A Treasure Trove of Ancestral Information Waiting to be Discovered Read More »
I have always been interested in our family history, putting the family tree together seemed like a fun thing to do, not knowing how big the task I wanted to do was going to be and what sort of costs I soon would encounter. I started my initial research in the early 90s, dabbled here …
Why I Started My Family History Research, and Why You Should Too! Read More »
Kinfolk research is a messy journey, twisting and turning your way through the maze of ancestors, accumulating a new piece of paper, photo or document to take care of along the way. Family History research can get out of hand quickly if you don’t have an organisation plan. All that accumulated research copies of newspaper …
It’s never too late to start your family history research! but I do suggest you start sooner rather than later so your family stories are not lost forever. This will be a life project that will be so rewarding. Even though you will have days of frustration and days of pure joy, stick with it, …
7 Tips to Get You Started with Your Family Tree Research. Read More »
You have decided to start researching who your ancestors are and where they all come from. Excellent! I applaud you for the courage to tackle one of the biggest and never-ending tasks you will take on. Researching your genealogy can be tricky and frustrating at times, everybody on this journey comes across many a “brick …
Discover Your Ancestors That Came Before You and the Joy That Comes with It. Read More »