Ever wonder what your name means? There are many good sources you can visit to find out what your name or the name of an ancestor means. Once you find out the meaning of your name and the names of those in your family, why not make some real nice to display the...
We’ve talked about the importance of tracking heirlooms and family keepsakes, but what happens when it’s time to pass on family relics? Some families are very open about the matter while others wouldn’t dare talk about it. One thing is for sure, a...
Heirloom sounds like such a formal word, but many of us have and pass on a variety of heirlooms and family keepsakes in our individual families. We may not think of our items as “heirlooms” but there are plenty of keepsakes and knick-knacks that are...
As mentioned in a previous article, it’s much easier to write a rich personal history if you write by topic. We suggest creating a separate document for each topic. You’ll then be making great progress on your entire personal history one bite at a time. To make...
