What you can find in each issue:
In addition to family history stories and a well-documented research article, TGR includes features to keep you abreast of what’s going on in the HGF, as well as state, and national genealogical societies. You will find information about new and continuing members, special projects undertaken by HGF members, helpful hints on genealogical resources and tools, reviews, and more.
Short summaries of four articles that will hopefully rouse your curiosity:
This issue focuses on the new genealogist but has much to offer the more seasoned researchers as well.
A Family History Journey to Greece – Conan Peisen takes us along on a fascinating journey to Greece and into his family’s past. Connections are rekindled and a few surprises are encountered.
Life Stories Told in Graphical Histories – Anna Fay Williams provides a weath of ideas on creating books focusing on family events, ancestors, and other topics. Examples are helpful, interesting, and inspire us to come up with our own ideas.
All In The Mail—Monica Andersen’s extensive collection of letters, postcards and notes from family members span generations. She shares some of these stories and gives a ‘best practices’ approach to cataloguing and managing a mountain of documents in.
Printing Oversized Charts in Family Tree Maker and RootsMagic – Doug Greenhill continues his practical ‘how to’ column by giving step by step instructions on printing your family tree. Prints can then be shared with other family members.
Online Cemetery Resources for Genealogy – Deborah Turkleson and Margie Elliott review online websites for cemeteries -- how to use them, and how to contribute.
Note that previous editions of The Genealogical Record are available to HGF members by logging onto the website and clicking on Member Resources, then The Genealogical Record.
