SOUTHERN HERITAGE GENEALOGY

Ok, here goes. I'm going to tell you what solves a majority of the genealogy cases I work. Death certificates. Seems simple, right? In...

Ever start researching and get completely off track? Sure, it happens to the best of us. But, if we want to make true progress, what can...

Just getting started on your genealogy journey? Good news! Beginners have wonderful opportunities to set themselves up for success. Here...

How a little research and a lot of luck lead to the return of an old family heirloom. From time to time I show items for demonstration...

Genealogy is tough. If it were easy, anyone could do it, right? But it is not easy. It’s hard. It’s highs and lows. It’s hit and miss....

Last month, during a drive through a familiar part of Arkansas, a few headstones were visible in a place I'd never noticed headstones...

Mark Blasingame is a fellow volunteer "graver" with Find-A-Grave. His blog, A Grave Affair, is filled with unique photos and details...

Many passed-down family legends and stories contain enough information to confirm or deny their truths. Here's how one family story was...

Many individuals can spout off the origin of their last name or share their ancestry back to their grandparents and great-grandparents....

Have you ever wished you could gain a glimpse into the life of an ancestor? Take a look back in time? I had that chance not long ago. I...